Egypt’s NTI Partners with Private Sector to Boost AI and Digital Skills
The initiative aims to strengthen capacity building and enhance the qualifications of Egypt’s youth in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and information and communication technology.
The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has signed a cooperation agreement with Data Company – FDSI and Digital Fortress EG as part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s strategy to prepare young people for the digital job market. The initiative aims to strengthen capacity building and enhance the qualifications of Egypt’s youth in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and information and communication technology.
Under the agreement, the partners will collaborate on developing training content that meets the demands of both the local and global labor markets. Students and graduates participating in the Digital Egypt Youth Initiative – Ready for Employment program will gain practical training opportunities in realistic working environments within the companies, lasting four months. In addition, vocational training certificates will be provided to participants upon completion.
The collaboration also includes the design and supervision of practical application projects for trainees enrolled in the Digital Egypt Youth Initiative – Career Start program, a six-month initiative focused on preparing young talent for professional careers.
Founded in 1983, NTI operates under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and serves as a leading educational, research, and consulting institution, contributing to Egypt’s vision of building a digital society and enhancing technological competitiveness under the Egypt 2030 framework.
FDSI specializes in artificial intelligence applications and data analysis, with a focus on advancing decision-making science across financial services, governance, risk, and compliance. Digital Fortress EG is a major telecommunications and IT company providing integrated solutions and services to support digital transformation and create sophisticated work environments.
This partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in equipping Egyptian youth with the skills needed to excel in AI, data analytics, communications, and ICT, fostering a digitally skilled generation capable of competing in line with the Egypt 2030 vision.
