Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, has underscored the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing the country’s educational system and preparing students for the future.
Speaking at Nihon Keizai University of Economics and Finance in Tokyo, Japan, during the “Data Science in the Age of Digital Transformation (DX) Seminar,” the minister outlined Egypt’s vision for digital transformation in education and its prospects for cooperation with Japan.
Abdel Latif highlighted ongoing initiatives, including the distribution of free tablets to high school students, improvements in digital content quality, and the expansion of AI applications for both teaching and data analysis.
He stressed that technology should not replace teachers but rather empower them.
“The primary goal is not to replace teachers with technology, but to enable them to employ artificial intelligence tools to serve students’ futures,” he said.
The minister emphasised the importance of teacher development through specialised training programmes designed to build their capacity to integrate modern tools into the classroom. He also encouraged educators to embrace self-learning and share expertise globally, recognising that today’s students already possess advanced digital skills that demand updated, inclusive strategies.
During his lecture, Abdel Latif pointed to the need for comprehensive policies to bridge geographical and economic gaps in education, arguing that digital technologies can help expand learning opportunities nationwide.
Concluding his address, he responded to questions from participants about current challenges and the future of digital education, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to strengthen cooperation with Japan in educational technology and inclusive education initiatives.
This initiative forms part of broader efforts by the Egyptian Ministry of Education to align its education system with international standards while leveraging innovation to create a more equitable and future-ready learning environment.
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