Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, highlighted the country’s ability to capitalise on emerging AI technologies, particularly in the renewable energy sector. He pointed to Egypt’s solar power potential in the Western Desert, estimated at 700–1,000 gigawatts, as a key area for technological and economic growth.
During a seminar hosted by the Information and Design Support Center of the Cabinet of Ministers, Hassan El-Khatib, noted that “70 per cent of global data passes through submarine cables across Egypt, enhancing its prospects as a regional hub for data centres and digital services export,” as reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner.
The minister confirmed progress in creating a favourable investment climate through the launch of a digital investment platform that employs artificial intelligence (AI) tools to simplify procedures and reduce administrative burdens. A similar AI-powered platform is also being prepared for trade facilitation, reflecting Egypt’s commitment to integrating advanced digital solutions in public services.
Hassan El-Khatib confirmed that Egypt has made progress in creating a favourable investment environment to attract future investments through the development of a digital investment platform, which uses AI tools to simplify procedures and reduce administrative burdens. He also noted the preparation of a similar digital platform in the field of trade.
The minister added that the world is experiencing a qualitative shift in AI technologies, including energy, electronic chips, and data centres, emphasising that Egypt seeks to strengthen its position in this area through advanced digital projects and national initiatives that support innovation.
In this context, Egypt ranked first in Africa in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, reflecting the accelerated adoption of advanced technologies by the state in public services and development initiatives.
Sada El-Balad, a media partner of TV BRICS, published a report prepared by the Information and Design Support Center of the Egyptian Cabinet of Ministers, noting that this ranking represents the culmination of national efforts to integrate AI technologies into society and create a comprehensive policy framework that promotes responsible and effective use of the technology.
The index assesses governments’ ability to implement artificial intelligence in public administration based on strategy, governance, and digital infrastructure. The Centre highlighted that practical initiatives played a key role in this achievement, particularly early breast cancer detection systems and voice-to-text solutions for remote judicial proceedings and digital justice platforms.
These developments in Egypt coincide with similar steps taken by other BRICS countries to promote the use of artificial intelligence in key sectors of the economy.
In South Africa, a joint report by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority showed that AI technologies are widely used in banks and insurance companies to combat fraud and improve service quality, reports the African News Agency (ANA), a media partner of TV BRICS.
In India, IANS, a TV BRICS media partner, reported that the first government hospital in Uttar Pradesh has been launched, using AI to enhance the efficiency of early disease detection and improve diagnostic accuracy.
In Ethiopia, the country is making significant progress in applying AI in telemedicine to improve the healthcare system. The Ministry of Health is working on developing legal frameworks to ensure data security and service quality, reports the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), a TV BRICS media partner.
African Times published this article in partnership with International Media Network TV BRICS
