Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour, who sits at the helm of the 6 billion family-owned Mansour Group, believes artificial intelligence AI can help Africa close the gap with developed economies and expand access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity across the continent.
AI as Africas growth engine
The 77-year-old businessman, whose group operates across automotive, retail, logistics, and financial services in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, said his interest in technology dates back decades. He recalled an event where a speaker predicted that computers, not doctors, would one day assess patients. That moment, Mansour said, convinced him that technology could be a powerful tool for social and economic progress.