Egyptian talent key to attracting global companies to Egypt
Ahmed al-Zaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), said Egyptian talent is the key factor driving global technology companies to choose Egypt for expansion and international service centers. Speaking at the ninth edition of DevOpsDays Cairo 2026, El Zaher said rapid advances in artificial intelligence, particularly Agentic AI, are reshaping software development…
Egyptian talent is crucial to attracting global technology companies to Egypt, according to Ahmed al-Zaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). Speaking at DevOpsDays Cairo 2026, al-Zaher highlighted the importance of rapid advances in artificial intelligence, particularly Agentic AI, in reshaping software development and operations.
He emphasized ITIDA's role in developing Egyptian capabilities through specialized training, consulting, and international certifications, which enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian engineers and companies in global markets. Global companies have repeatedly praised the quality of Egyptian talent, with NVIDIA expressing appreciation for Egyptian developers and startup founders.
The conference, 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.
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