Speaking to military attaches-elect at the Institute for Intelligence and Security Science Studies, Talaat stated that the 10 million devices produced this year featured 40% local added value. He noted that Egypt has successfully attracted 15 international mobile brands to manufacture locally as part of a broader strategy to transform the communications and information technology (ICT) sector into a production-led strategic power.
Talaat reported that Egypt’s digital exports reached $7.4bn in 2025, with a target to increase this figure to $9bn. He highlighted Egypt’s pivotal role in global data infrastructure, noting that 21 international subsea cables currently pass through the country, carrying 90% of the data traffic between Asia and Europe and serving more than 60 countries.
“The ICT sector globally has become an arena for competition between countries, particularly with rapid developments in artificial intelligence and semiconductors,” Talaat said, adding that cyberattacks now directly impact national security.
The minister outlined Egypt’s human capital targets, stating the government aims to train 1 million people in technology specialities by 2030, up from 800,000 trainees this year. To support this, the state has established 27 “WE” schools for applied technology—one in every governorate—and the Egypt University of Informatics, which recently celebrated its first graduating class.