{"id":117537,"date":"2025-01-25T12:02:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T09:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=117537"},"modified":"2025-01-25T12:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T09:02:25","slug":"egypt-launches-updated-ai-strategy-to-boost-economy-and-global-standing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/117537-egypt-launches-updated-ai-strategy-to-boost-economy-and-global-standing\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt launches updated AI strategy to boost economy and global standing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Egypt has unveiled the second edition of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025\u20132030), aiming to establish itself as a leading AI hub in the Middle East and Africa, local news reports said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategy, developed by the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, builds on its 2021 predecessor and focuses on six pillars: governance, technology, data, infrastructure, ecosystem, and talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative supports the &#8220;Digital Egypt&#8221; program and aims to foster socio-economic growth by enabling over 250 AI companies and increasing AI&#8217;s contribution to GDP to $42.7 billion (7.7%) by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, AI is projected to add $15.7 trillion to the economy by 2030, with the Middle East capturing $320 billion. 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