The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the National
Telecommunications Institute (NTI) have honored 100 top-performing university students
as part of the first phase of Egypt’s largest summer training program in digital skills development
This initiative, launched in June 2025, aims to equip 10,000 students across all governorates with future
ready ICT skills, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development
Empowering Egypt’s Youth with Digital and Freelancing Skills
The summer training program is part of Egypt’s broader digital transformation strategy
led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Designed to build
digital capabilities and bridge the digital skills gap, the program provides a blended learning model
that includes both technical training and soft skills development, such as freelancing and personal branding
Leadership Highlights the Strategic Role of Youth in Egypt’s ICT Sector
Speaking at the ceremony, Eng Ahmed El-Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, praised the students’ achievements, stating
These students are the future of Egypt’s ICT industry. Their success reflects a generation ready to leave a
strong digital footprint locally and internationally He emphasized the importance of investing in human
capital as a driver for economic growth and noted that global tech companies are increasingly drawn to
Egypt due to its expanding digital talent pool El-Zaher highlighted the inclusive nature of the program
which provides access to students from various academic backgrounds and governorates, through both
CREATIVA Innovation Hubs and online learning platforms
Flexible Learning and International Certification Opportunities
ITIDA Dr Ahmed Khattab, Director of NTI, explained that the program offers flexible learning paths
allowing students to either specialize in one technical domain or gain multi-disciplinary exposure
to emerging technologies He noted a major mileston
More than 1,400 students earned international badges from NVIDIA’s Deep Learning
Institute after completing the “Getting Started with Deep Learning” course an initiative that
aligns with Egypt’s push toward AI readiness
Industry Exposure and Real-World Skill Development
ITIDA The event also included recognition of students who obtained Huawei’s HCCDA-Tech Essentials
certification in cloud computing fundamentals, and featured a Smart Village tour Students visited
companies like VOIS, BrightSkies, and SITECH Solutions, gaining firsthand insight into ICT workplace environments
Additionally, interactive sessions focused on career planning, communication skills, and personal development
core components of the program’s well-rounded training model
Nationwide Reach and Gender Inclusion
Eng Mahmoud Sofrata, Vice President of ITIDA, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to nationwide
digital inclusion, noting that 40% of participants were female students, with efforts underway to further
increase female participation in future editions He also announced that outstanding students received
additional scholarships in areas such as Languages Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Advanced technical specializations via SECC (Software Engineering Competence Center)
ITIDA Program Impact So Far
Since its launch in June 2025, the program has trained 6,125 students, distributed as follows
Greater Cairo: 2,220
Delta and Northern Egypt: 2,785
Upper Egypt: 905
Canal Region: 215
An additional 4,000 students are currently enrolled, ensuring the program stays on track to meet
its 10,000-student target
Building Egypt’s Global Position in ICT and Offshoring
This national initiative is a core component of MCIT’s strategy to transform Egypt into a regional
and global hub for ICT services and digital offshoring By investing in next-generation talent, Egypt
is strengthening its position in the global market and creating high-value job opportunities for its youth
