Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting to examine ongoing progress in completing the remaining phases of Knowledge City in the New Capital. The discussions centered on maximizing the project capacity to advance the communications and information technology sector, build digital skills, and generate employment opportunities.
The session included Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi and Administrative Capital for Urban Development Chairman and Managing Director Khaled Abbas.
Hindi described the development as a flagship initiative featuring advanced infrastructure, specialized laboratories, and a community blending academic education, research, and business operations. The project hosts domestic and international technology enterprises to foster integration between educational institutions and the commercial sector.
First phase facilities and training centers
The initial phase features the Imhotep Centre for Creativity and Development, which accommodates firms focused on electronic circuit design and automotive embedded systems. It also contains dedicated laboratories for the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.
Branches of the Information Technology Institute and the National Telecommunications Institute operate within the first phase, delivering professional training programs alongside global technology partners. Additionally, the National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities functions as an innovation hub providing specialized capacity-building programs.
Higher education developments
Knowledge City also houses the Egypt University of Informatics, founded by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The institution collaborates with international universities to offer dual degree opportunities.
The university recently celebrated graduation ceremonies for its second cohorts across Computing and Information Sciences, Business Technology, and Digital Arts and Design, alongside the inaugural graduating class from the Faculty of Engineering.
