The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology MCIT, in collaboration with the Egyptian Military Academy, has signed Memoranda of Understanding MoUs with 30 local and international ICT companies to implement the presidential initiative "Digilians". The signing ceremony was witnessed by ICT Minister Amr Talaat and Director of the Egyptian Military Academy Ashraf Salem Zaher, reflecting Egypt's commitment to building the digital capabilities of its youth and preparing highly skilled talent for the knowledge-based economy.
The Digilians initiative is a fully funded scholarship program designed to train young Egyptians across governorates in Information and Communication Technologies ICTs. The program is implemented in partnership with major technology companies, educational providers, and international universities. It offers multiple academic tracks, covering disciplines such as software development, Artificial Intelligence AI, data science, networks, technological infrastructure, cybersecurity, embedded systems, electronic systems, and digital arts. Participants can enroll in a four-month Intensive Diploma, nine-month Specialized Diploma, 12-month Professional Master's, or a 24-month Master of Science program.
The MoUs were signed by Vice ICT Minister for Infrastructure and Digital Transformation Raafat Hindy and representatives from the 30 industry partners, which include EMC Egypt Dell, Fortinet, Google, Huawei Egypt, IBM Egypt, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Vodafone Egypt, Brightskies, Cloudflare, and others. These companies will provide training materials, exam vouchers, project supervision, technical guidance, and field training opportunities. They will also participate in job fairs, deliver awareness sessions and workshops, mentor hackathons, and connect graduates to employment opportunities within their business networks.
