Egypt has made significant strides in digital transformation in recent years. Some of the notable achievements include: Launching a digital services portal, which provides more than 70 online services for citizens and businesses including issuance of national IDs, renewal car licenses, paying taxes, and applications for subsidies Developing a national broadband plan, which aims to increase internet penetration and provide high-speed internet access to all public institutions, schools, and health facilities Establishing a digital identity system enabling citizens to verify their identity online using biometric data and a unique national number, and access various e-government services Promoting e-commerce and supporting small and medium enterprises to adopt digital solutions and platforms Enhancing digital literacy and skills – Egypt has launched several initiatives to train students, teachers, workers and entrepreneurs in the use of digital technologies Supporting and enabling these achievements has been the government investing "heavily in upgrading and expanding telecommunications infrastructure, particularly fibre optic networks and mobile broadband services,” explains Hussein Abaza, CEO and managing director, Commercial International Bank (CIB). The government has also initiated projects to connect public buildings to high speed internet access through the Digital Egypt project. Hussein Abaza, CEO and managing director, CIB Growing demand […]