The group also announced plans to provide training grants for around 200,000 people in Egypt in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Orange Group has announced the allocation of €25 million to support startups operating in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, as part of efforts to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in Egypt.
The group also announced plans to provide training grants for around 200,000 people in Egypt in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The announcements came during a meeting on Sunday between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Orange Group CEO Christel Heydemann, attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy, Orange Middle East and Africa CEO Yasser Shaker, and Orange Egypt CEO Hisham Mahran.
During the meeting, Orange pledged to support a number of Egyptian universities by establishing modern technology laboratories, giving students access to the latest practical applications and helping them develop skills in advanced digital technologies.
Al-Sisi stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Egyptian government and Orange to prepare Egyptian youth for the future labor market through specialized training programs in artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud computing and cybersecurity, as well as supporting trainees in obtaining internationally recognized professional certifications.
The meeting also discussed areas of cooperation with Orange Group in the communications and information technology sector, drawing on the company’s expertise in telecommunications, digital transformation and technology systems development.
Al-Sisi expressed interest in exploring cooperation with the group on the second phase of Egypt’s national digital health project, leveraging Orange’s expertise in digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity and systems integration.
The president also expressed Egypt’s interest in attracting further investment from Orange Group, citing opportunities for growth and expansion in the Egyptian market as well as government initiatives aimed at developing young people’s skills and enabling them to use advanced technologies.
For her part, Heydemann expressed appreciation for the group’s cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and other state institutions. She said Orange’s achievements in Egypt could serve as a model that could be replicated in other countries across the region, particularly in Africa.
Heydemann also praised government efforts to support startups across Egypt’s governorates, alongside initiatives and programs aimed at developing youth skills, fostering innovation and promoting entrepreneurship.
