CAIRO, Feb 20 (MENA) - During a panel discussion on the potential of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the semiconductor industry, Ahmed El-Zaher, the CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), emphasized Egypt’s developed business environment in electronics and semiconductor design, describing it as the most mature business ecosystem in the MENA region.

El-Zaher highlighted Egypt’s appeal to global companies, driven by its strong talent pool and competitive cost advantages. “With over 700,000 graduates annually, Egypt plays a key role in bridging the global skills gap in these specialized fields,” he noted at the event, held as part of the Cairo-hosted GSA MENA (Middle East North Africa) Executive Summit, which is a high-level gathering of leaders from the semiconductor industry.

He also underscored ITIDA’s efforts in fostering talent development through training programs and initiatives in collaboration with local and multinational companies under the “Egypt Makes Electronics” initiative. “This initiative is not just about skills development; it also avails digital innovation hubs across Egypt, equipped with advanced labs for semiconductors, microelectronics, and other critical domains—creating a comprehensive ecosystem that supports innovation, design, and manufacturing while strengthening Egypt’s competitiveness in this vital sector,” El-Zaher added.(MENA)
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