By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Egypt’s
newly appointed Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng.
Raafat Hindi has departed Cairo this morning for New Delhi, India, to
participate in the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to run
over three days.
The
summit brings together heads of state, senior government officials, global
technology leaders, international organisations, investors, innovators, and
researchers. Organisers estimate participation of approximately 250,000
attendees, reflecting growing global interest in artificial intelligence and
its governance.
Held
for the first time in a Global South country, the summit aims to advance a
shared international roadmap for AI governance, strengthen cooperation on the
use of AI technologies for societal benefit, and promote inclusive growth and
human-centered innovation. The event also seeks to elevate the perspectives of
Global South nations to encourage a more balanced distribution of technological
progress and opportunities.
The
programme is structured around three core themes: humanity, planetary
sustainability, and progress. Discussions are expected to focus on translating
high-level policy dialogues into practical frameworks and measurable outcomes
in global AI cooperation.
Egypt’s
participation underscores the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the
country’s engagement in international forums shaping the future of advanced
technologies. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is
serving as co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Resources Democracy Working
Group at the summit, positioning Egypt as an active contributor to global AI
governance discussions.
