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National AI Strategy - Second Edition 2025-2030
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In brief
National AI Strategy is a non-binding national strategy of Egypt, issued by the National Council for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It was adopted on 1 January 2025. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below.
- Jurisdiction
- Egypt
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- National Council for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
- Adopted
- 1 January 2025
- Official source
- National AI Strategy - Second Edition 2025-2030
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National AI Strategy?
The second edition updates Egypt's 2021 strategy for 2025-2030 around six pillars: governance, data, infrastructure, technology, talent and ecosystem. It sets targets for AI specialists, startups and ICT's contribution to GDP, and includes plans for national foundational models and expanded regional and international cooperation.
Status note: MCIT lists the publication month as January 2025 only, so the first of the month is used; media reported a presidential launch on 22 January 2025. Milestone 2 date is also month-only.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by National Council for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Oversight: NCAI (chaired by the ICT Minister) oversees implementation across ministries. Stated purpose: Move from AI adoption to large-scale, sovereign AI capability supporting Digital Egypt.
When do the requirements apply?
2025-01-01: Second edition published by MCIT (January 2025); 2026-01-01: NCAI mandate expanded to AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies (January 2026)
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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National AI Strategy - Second Edition 2025-2030
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt · 1 Jan 2025 · Tier 1 source
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Second edition published by MCIT (January 2025)
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt · 1 Jan 2025 · Tier 1 source
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NCAI mandate expanded to AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies (January 2026)
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt · 1 Jan 2026 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National AI Strategy” [AIPT-POL-0066, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0066 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0066: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: National AI Strategy - Second Edition 2025-2030, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt, https://mcit.gov.eg/en/Publication/Publication_Summary/10550.
BibTeX
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author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{National AI Strategy}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/egypt-national-ai-strategy}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/egypt-national-ai-strategy},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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- — NCAI mandate expanded to AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies (January 2026)
- — Second edition published by MCIT (January 2025)
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No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National AI Strategy in force?
Not yet. National AI Strategy has been adopted (1 January 2025).
Is National AI Strategy legally binding?
No. National AI Strategy is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National AI Strategy apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by National Council for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Oversight: NCAI (chaired by the ICT Minister) oversees implementation across ministries. Stated purpose: Move from AI adoption to large-scale, sovereign AI capability supporting Digital Egypt.
When does National AI Strategy apply?
2025-01-01: Second edition published by MCIT (January 2025); 2026-01-01: NCAI mandate expanded to AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies (January 2026)
Where is the official text of National AI Strategy?
The official text is published by Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt at https://mcit.gov.eg/en/Publication/Publication_Summary/10550 (National AI Strategy - Second Edition 2025-2030). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.