By: Sarah Nour El-Din
Dr. Mahmoud El-Sayed Ahmed, Dean of the Modern Academy for Computer Science and Management Technology ("Modern Academy"), emphasized that such initiatives aim to introduce and develop digital skills among students. This is achieved by highlighting key training programs offered by relevant government bodies—including those provided by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology—designed to equip students with technological expertise. He noted that the Academy has launched various specialized technology programs, aligned with the Egyptian state’s vision to cultivate a new generation of tech-savvy professionals equipped with the digital skills required by both local and global labor markets.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Arabi El-Sayed Kashk, Dean of the Modern Academy for Computer Science and Management Technology, underscored that creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship have become primary drivers for advanced and sustainable economic development. He highlighted the Academy’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and skill set, while enhancing the competitiveness of its students to meet the demands of the labor market. He explained that the institution adopts cutting-edge technologies to advance the educational process, achieve excellence and success, strive for global competitiveness, and provide expanded training opportunities for its students.
He added that the Academy places great importance on the development of its students, consistently seeking to establish connections with relevant external organizations. ...supporting students by providing them with the tools and equipment necessary to implement their ideas in a practical manner—benefiting both the students themselves and the labor market.
This was highlighted during the launch of the 20th edition of the "Innovation: Your Path to Success" initiative, organized by the "Alam Rakamy" newspaper across various universities. The event was hosted by the Modern Academy for Computer Science and Management Technology ("Modern Academy"), in collaboration with the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)—an affiliate of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The event was held under the patronage and supervision of Prof. Dr. Araby El-Sayed Kashk, Dean of the Modern Academy; Shaimaa Abdel-Mawla, an Innovation Ambassador at TIEC; and Dr. Nada Akrab, Senior Business Development Manager at Vezeeta.
Khaled Hassan, Editor-in-Chief of "Alam Rakamy", emphasized that supporting innovative ideas and fostering digital creativity is a core pillar of Egypt’s current digital transformation strategy. This strategy, adopted and implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, aims to develop and provide new technological solutions capable of addressing societal challenges. It also seeks to provide a significant boost to comprehensive and sustainable economic development, facilitating a transition toward a digital economy—one that encourages knowledge-based industries and, in turn, improves the quality of life for citizens.
He further noted that highly qualified human capital—trained to global standards in the fields of information technology and electronics—serves as the strategic core that will enable Egypt to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is centered on maximizing... Leveraging information—particularly artificial intelligence technologies—has become essential, especially following the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the initiative to train and qualify human talent in this field, in collaboration with various global companies. Consequently, it is crucial to revisit the educational curricula across all Egyptian colleges and universities to align them with this significant, qualitative shift in the future of humanity.
