The CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Ahmed al-Zaher, has emphasized the crucial role of Egyptian talent in driving global technology companies to choose Egypt for expansion and international service centers. Speaking at the ninth edition of DevOpsDays Cairo 2026, El Zaher highlighted the significance of Egyptian skills in the tech industry. He noted that rapid advances in artificial intelligence, particularly Agentic AI, are reshaping software development and operations.
El Zaher discussed the need for updated work methodologies, governance and security frameworks, and continued investment in specialized skills to keep pace with technological advancements. He pointed out that ITIDA’s Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) plays a vital role in developing Egyptian capabilities through specialized training, consulting, technical capacity building, and international certifications. This enhances the competitiveness of Egyptian engineers and companies in global markets.
According to El Zaher, global companies have consistently praised the quality of Egyptian talent in their meetings with ITIDA. He cited a recent meeting with NVIDIA, which expressed appreciation for Egyptian developers and startup founders. NVIDIA’s programs include more than 200 Egyptian startups and around 46,000 programmers, demonstrating the significant presence of Egyptian talent in the tech industry.
The continued expansion of global companies in Egypt to serve international markets reflects growing confidence in Egyptian talent and strengthens the country’s position as a global technology and digital-services hub. El Zaher’s statements underscore the importance of investing in and nurturing Egyptian talent to drive growth in the tech sector. Egypt is increasingly becoming a hub for technology and digital services.
The ninth edition of DevOpsDays Cairo, held under the theme “Sustainable DevOps in the Agentic AI Era,” brought together local and international experts to discuss AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and the future of software development and operations. The conference featured 66 speakers, including 13 international speakers from nine countries, highlighting its significance in the tech community.
ITIDA has hosted DevOpsDays Cairo since 2018, making Cairo the only Arab city to host the conference, which is held in more than 60 cities worldwide. This year’s event provided a platform for experts to share knowledge and insights on the latest trends and advancements in technology. The conference is a testament to Egypt’s growing importance in the global tech industry.
The emphasis on Egyptian talent and its role in driving growth in the tech sector is a key takeaway from the conference. With continued investment in specialized skills and nurturing of talent, Egypt is poised to strengthen its position as a global technology and digital-services hub. The country’s tech industry is expected to continue growing, driven by its highly skilled and competitive workforce.
Key points
- Egyptian talent is driving global tech companies to choose Egypt for expansion and international service centers.
- ITIDA’s Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) plays a vital role in developing Egyptian capabilities through specialized training and certifications.
- Egypt is increasingly becoming a hub for technology and digital services, driven by its highly skilled and competitive workforce.
