Egypt’s ICT Minister Raafat Hindy meets predecessor Amr Talaat at MCIT handover
Date: 2026-02-16
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Egypt’s
Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindy, has
received former ICT Minister Amr Talaat during an official handover ceremony at
the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), underscoring
continuity in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The
meeting focused on the Ministry’s major initiatives, with both leaders
emphasising the importance of sustaining the implementation of the Digital
Egypt strategy. Discussions covered ongoing projects across the strategy’s
pillars, maintaining the ICT sector’s strong growth trajectory, and attracting
further investments into the sector.
Hindy
expressed appreciation for Talaat’s leadership during his nearly
seven-and-a-half-year tenure, noting that the ICT sector recorded significant
progress during that period. He stated that the next phase would prioritise
completing ongoing projects while building on past achievements, reinforcing
the sector’s position as a key driver of economic growth and national
development.
According
to Hindy, the Ministry’s institutional framework and collaborative work culture
remain critical to delivering priority projects efficiently and sustainably. He
added that strengthening Egypt’s regional and global competitiveness in
information and communications technology would remain a central objective.
Talaat,
for his part, expressed confidence in Hindy’s leadership and the Ministry’s
direction. He described the sector’s achievements as the outcome of teamwork
grounded in trust, cooperation, and shared institutional goals. The former
Minister said he leaves office with pride in the progress made and optimism
about the sector’s future trajectory.
The
ceremony was attended by senior MCIT officials, ICT leaders, and Ministry
staff. Talaat was welcomed at the Ministry’s headquarters by Hindy and received
a guard of honour from officials and employees, reflecting recognition of his
tenure and contributions to Egypt’s ICT development.
