In a significant step toward advancing Egypt's digital transformation and preserving its cultural legacy, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology MCIT and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities have signed two cooperation protocols to digitize the nation's archaeological heritage and improve telecommunications infrastructure across archaeological sites and museums. The signing ceremony, held at the Grand Egyptian Museum, was attended by Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and Mr. Sherif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, along with senior officials from both ministries.
The first protocol, signed by Eng. Raafat Hindi, Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Infrastructure Development and Digital Transformation, and Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, establishes the "Egypt Digital Heritage Portal Project." The initiative aims to digitize and archive Egypt's extensive archaeological records and artifacts, making them accessible through a unified digital platform for researchers, scholars, and the public. This digital portal will serve as an online gateway to Egypt's historical and cultural treasures, ensuring their preservation for future generations while promoting international academic collaboration.
The second protocol, signed by Eng. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Deputy Executive for National Projects at the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority NTRA, and Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, focuses on enhancing communication services at archaeological sites and museums across Egypt. The agreement includes plans to improve mobile coverage, expand network infrastructure, and ensure high-quality digital connectivity at key heritage locations. These efforts will be implemented in cooperation with licensed telecom operators under strict technical and environmental guidelines to preserve the visual and cultural integrity of the sites.
