Record STMT-M079Aspirational

National AI Strategy

Strategy State lawNorthern Africa · EGin force

The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, currently in its second edition for 2025-2030, sets out Egypt's long-term roadmap for building a trusted and competitive AI ecosystem. It outlines a vision to enhance government efficiency and drive economic growth through six integrated pillars: governance, data, infrastructure, technology, talent, and ecosystem. The strategy is overseen by the National Council for Artificial Intelligence under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Ministry of Communications and Information TechnologyGovernment (executive) · EG

Lead issuer

Legal forceAspirational

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

This document is for policymakers, government officials, researchers, and industry stakeholders seeking to understand Egypt's national approach and priorities for artificial intelligence.

Sectors

Cross-sectorPublic administration · government servicesResearch and science · research and innovation

What the document contains

What's covered

The strategy addresses national AI governance frameworks, infrastructure development, talent acquisition and training across multiple levels, and the scaling of AI applications across various economic and public sectors. It also incorporates institutional mechanisms like the National Council for Artificial Intelligence and the Egyptian Center for Responsible AI to oversee ethical implementation.

What's missing

The provided text does not contain legally binding statutory enforcement mechanisms, specific legislative penalty clauses, or detailed technical specifications for software development.

Key takeaways

The strategy serves as Egypt's second edition (2025-2030) roadmap for a trusted and competitive AI ecosystem.
It is built on six integrated pillars: governance, data, infrastructure, technology, talent, and ecosystem.
Responsible and ethical AI development is anchored through the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI and the Egyptian Center for Responsible AI.
Capacity building is structured across four progressive levels: AI Awareness, AI User, AI Specialist, and AI Professional.
International cooperation with global and regional bodies is a defining feature of Egypt's AI journey.

Principles it states

FairnessTransparencyAccountabilityInclusivityPrivacy protectionHuman oversight

Outline

· Governance
· Data
· Infrastructure
· Technology
· Talent
· Ecosystem

Issued2025

Length2,279 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

3/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

In 2023, NCAI adopted the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI, which outlines guiding principles to ensure fairness, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, privacy protection, and human oversight in AI systems.

Responsible and ethical AI development

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

In 2023, NCAI adopted the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI, which outlines guiding principles to ensure fairness, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, privacy protection, and human oversight in AI systems.

Responsible and ethical AI development

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Egypt’s approach is grounded in the conviction that AI must serve society, strengthen public services, enhance competitiveness, and contribute to sustainable development.

Artificial Intelligence

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

3/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

In 2023, NCAI adopted the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI, which outlines guiding principles to ensure fairness, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, privacy protection, and human oversight in AI systems.

Responsible and ethical AI development

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

3/5

Protection of personal data and private life

In 2023, NCAI adopted the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI, which outlines guiding principles to ensure fairness, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, privacy protection, and human oversight in AI systems.

Responsible and ethical AI development

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

3/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

In 2023, NCAI adopted the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI, which outlines guiding principles to ensure fairness, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, privacy protection, and human oversight in AI systems.

Responsible and ethical AI development

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

4/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Managing the AI Audit Lab to provide a controlled environment for testing and auditing AI systems prior to full-scale deployment.

Planning and Policy

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Managing the AI Audit Lab to provide a controlled environment for testing and auditing AI systems prior to full-scale deployment.

Planning and Policy

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

Physical AI Governancesupporting

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