The information technology can effectively contribute to expanding the revenues of the Suez Canal Axis development project, affirmed Egyptian scientists and experts.

During a workshop on IT, which is held on the sidelines of the national conference for Egyptian scientists and experts abroad, which is being held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the scientists and experts said that Egypt has competitive advantages in the information technology sector.

IT expert Hussein Fahmy called for establishing a global center for software services in the Suez Canal Axis development area. 

The scientific research should be part of a system to promote investments in the Suez Canal Axis development project, he added. 

He further said that implementing effective programs for training in IT sphere will contribute to providing jobs for Egyptian youths in the local and international companies. 

He also called for establishing a specialized institute in the IT sphere to provide services and training for the companies in the Suez Canal area. 

Communications professor at University of Ottawa Hussein Moftah said that the world is moving now to the construction of smart cities, which focus on technology and clean energy. 

The ‘Egypt Can’ convention, a gathering of foreign-based Egyptian scientists at the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, started its first session on Wednesday in attendance of Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail.

Source: MENA