To speed up digital transformation and boost the adoption of advanced technologies, the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies held a meeting. It was chaired by Raafat Hendy, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, to review the achievements of the National AI Strategy during 2025. They also discussed ways to develop digital governance and expand international cooperation in AI and emerging technologies. This meeting comes at a time when the world is seeing a rapid acceleration in the race to develop AI and advanced computing technologies. This push is leading many countries to create national policies and strategies to ensure they benefit from these technologies, supporting economic growth and boosting the competitiveness of digital economies.
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