18 Feb AI Everything Middle East and Africa was a success in Egypt

Egypt hosted the first edition of the ‘AI Everything Middle East and Africa’ summit and exhibition from 10–12 February, with participation from more than 350 global companies and start-ups.

According to the Middle East News Agency (MENA), the event is organised by GITEX GLOBAL in strategic partnership with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).

Egypt’s hosting of the global gathering underscores its growing position in artificial intelligence. The country ranks first in Africa for government readiness for AI and third in the Arab world for AI resilience, according to the Oxford Insights index.

The summit is set to bring together exhibitors and innovators from more than 30 countries, highlighting practical AI applications across sectors including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data centres, telecommunications, government services, healthcare, smart mobility, financial technology and digital payments.

Organisers said the event aims to strengthen regional collaboration, accelerate AI adoption and position Egypt as a hub for advanced technologies serving both Middle Eastern and African markets.