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Egypt's New ICT Minister Raafat Hendy Pledges to Continue Digital Transformation

Egypt's new Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Raafat Hendy, has confirmed the country's commitment to ongoing digital transformation. He emphasized building on previous achievements, completing the "Digital Egypt" initiative, and boosting economic growth and investment. This comes as he met with the former minister, Dr. Amr Talaat, to discuss the sector's future.

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Egypt's New ICT Minister Raafat Hendy Pledges to Continue Digital Transformation
Engineer Raafat Hendy, the new Minister of Communications and Information Technology, recently met with Dr. Amr Talaat, the former Minister of Communications. During their meeting, they discussed the ministry's key priorities, including the "Digital Egypt" initiative, ongoing efforts to attract investments, and boosting growth rates in the sector. Minister Hendy emphasized that the upcoming phase will focus on completing current projects and building upon the achievements of recent years. This approach aims to strengthen the role of communications and information technology as a primary driver of economic growth and a fundamental pillar for comprehensive development in Egypt. He also highlighted that the sector's strong team spirit and institutional work are crucial for ensuring continued, efficient, and sustainable progress, as well as for advancing digital transformation plans and enhancing competitiveness both regionally and internationally.

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