The General Commission for Communications and Informatics participates in the 56th meeting of the Arab Permanent Committee for Communications and Information in Cairo.
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Cairo, January 21, 2026 – The 56th meeting of the Arab Standing Committee for Communications and Information commenced on Monday at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Cairo. The meeting was attended by the General Authority for Communications and Informatics, Arab member states, entities with observer status at the Arab Ministerial Council for Communications and Information, as well as a number of regional groups, organizations, and partners concerned with the communications and information technology sector.
The meeting discussed many important topics, including the results of the working group meetings affiliated with the committee, a review of the activities of observer entities at the Arab Ministerial Council for Communications and Information, discussions on the Arab Strategy for Communications and Information (the Arab Digital Agenda), and a set of agenda items related to developing the communications and information technology sector in the Arab region.
Participation in these meetings is considered of strategic importance as it achieves impact and added value on both national and regional levels. This is accomplished by enhancing regional presence and role, contributing to the formulation of Arab policies and strategies, exchanging expertise, building institutional capacities, reducing the digital divide, and promoting regional integration. It also enhances opportunities to attract investments in the communications and information technology sector and supports the implementation of joint digital projects with economic and developmental returns. Furthermore, the outcomes and recommendations issued from these meetings support decision-makers by utilizing them to develop relevant national legislation, policies, and plans in the communications and information technology sector.
Cairo
Cairo is the sprawling capital of Egypt, founded in 969 CE by the Fatimid dynasty. It is famously home to historic Islamic districts, the Egyptian Museum, and the nearby Giza pyramid complex, which dates back to the ancient Old Kingdom.
Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is a government body established in 1999 to oversee and develop the country’s ICT sector. Its history is tied to Egypt’s national push for digital transformation, aiming to modernize infrastructure, promote technological innovation, and foster a knowledge-based economy.
Arab Standing Committee for Communications and Information
The Arab Standing Committee for Communications and Information is a specialized Arab League organization established to coordinate and develop policies for telecommunications and information technology across Arab states. It facilitates regional cooperation, sets technical standards, and works on integrating Arab communications infrastructure to keep pace with global advancements.
General Authority for Communications and Informatics
The General Authority for Communications and Informatics is a regulatory body in Libya responsible for overseeing the country’s telecommunications and information technology sectors. It was established to manage and develop the national communications infrastructure, playing a key role in Libya’s technological modernization efforts following the country’s political changes in recent decades.
Arab Ministerial Council for Communications and Information
The Arab Ministerial Council for Communications and Information is a specialized organization within the Arab League, established to foster cooperation and develop unified policies in telecommunications and information technology across Arab states. Its history is rooted in regional efforts to modernize infrastructure and harmonize regulations to enhance connectivity and digital transformation in the Arab world.
