Egypt has begun working with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on a five-year national artificial intelligence strategy, Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom said at the 15th AIM Congress in Dubai.
The plan will focus on responsible AI adoption, public awareness, standardised government systems and secure data exchange. Egypt is a non-member partner of the OECD.
It remains unclear whether the OECD-supported work will strengthen Egypt’s existing National AI Strategy 2025-2030, replace it or serve as a plan for the following period.
Rostom said AI adoption should protect and prepare the workforce rather than replace it. He called for reskilling so people can supervise and control AI systems, alongside stronger regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks to improve transparency, accountability and secure interactions between algorithms.
He also urged greater investment in university science and technology programmes to expand access to AI knowledge, particularly for disadvantaged groups. According to a July poll by Egypt’s Cabinet Information and Decision Support Centre, 56% of Egyptians believe wider AI adoption will eliminate jobs.
Egypt’s current strategy, launched in 2025, targets a larger ICT contribution to GDP by 2030, more than 250 AI startups and 30,000 AI professionals.
Source: Middle East AI News
