Egypt is accelerating its push to build a comprehensive national framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Sunday, highlighting new institutions, strategies, and regional leadership roles aimed at positioning the country as a major AI hub. The remarks were reported by The Egyptian Gazette.

Speaking at the opening of the AIDC2 ’25 Conference and Exhibition for Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers and Cloud Computing—held under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—Abdelatty said Egypt has “taken serious steps” toward developing an integrated AI governance system. Those steps include the establishment of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence and the rollout of a multi-phase national AI strategy.

According to The Egyptian Gazette, the strategy focuses on integrating AI into government services, strengthening public-private partnerships, boosting scientific research, protecting Egypt’s linguistic and cultural heritage, and building national talent pipelines. Abdelatty emphasized that AI presents “tremendous opportunities” to support sustainable development, improve public services, and drive innovation across sectors such as health, education, agriculture, and public administration.

The conference, which gathers global experts, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders, underscores Egypt’s ambition to solidify its status as a regional hub for AI, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. Abdelatty said the event aligns with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to enhance digital infrastructure, expand data-sector investment, and capitalize on Egypt’s strategic geographical position as a global nexus for submarine communication cables.

Abdelatty also outlined Egypt’s active diplomatic role in shaping international AI governance. He noted that Egypt has led the development of both the Unified Arab AI Strategy and the African Continental AI Strategy, and represents North Africa in an AU Peace and Security Council advisory group analyzing the security implications of AI.

During a tour of the Ministry of Education’s pavilion, the Foreign Minister reviewed the ministry’s digital transformation initiatives, including the soon-to-launch “Madrasatak fe Masr” mobile app. The platform is designed to deliver high-quality educational services to Egyptian students abroad and strengthen academic and cultural ties with the diaspora.

Abdelatty said Egypt’s efforts reflect a national commitment to harnessing AI for economic and social transformation while strengthening regional leadership in emerging technologies.

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