Intel CEO to visit Egypt: First visit to the Arab world

Greater awareness of the benefits that information technology (IT) solutions bring to communities and the economy is a key focus of Intel Corporation President and CEO Paul Otellini's visit to Egypt next month, his first visit to the Arab world.



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Part of the CEO’s activity will include attendance as the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, entitled “Egypt Ahead: ICT and Economic Development,” set for June 6 in Cairo.

Otellini will be the fifth Intel executive to visit the country in the last six months. In December, Intel Chairman Dr. Craig Barrett unveiled Egypt’s first “digital village” in Oseem. Following that, a series of Intel executives came to Egypt on official visits to meet with the business, community and government leaders to address pertinent topics, including the enhancement of PC penetration, boosting the nation’s broadband penetration using wireless technologies such as WiMAX, local content development and the role of public-private partnerships. Intel Capital President also paid a visit to explore investment opportunities with local innovative ICT companies.

“The Egyptian IT landscape shows remarkable growth,” says Khaled Elamrawi, Intel General Manager Egypt, Levant and North Africa. “More and more opportunities, from both the public and the private sector, are presenting themselves, and visits such as this one by our CEO are testimony to the tremendous opportunities the Egyptian market offers.”

Intel has been working with government entities and local partners as part of its bid to increase access to technology and enhance education within Egypt under the framework of the company’s Intel World Ahead Program. One key success point is Intel’s work with the government to train 80 percent of teachers in Egypt by 2010 in how to apply technology to create 21st century skills for millions of youths.




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About Intel World Ahead Program
The Intel World Ahead Program aims to enhance lives by accelerating access to uncompromised technology for everyone, anywhere in the world. Focused on people in the world’s developing communities, it integrates and extends Intel’s efforts to advance progress in three areas: accessibility, connectivity, and education. Intel’s goal is not only to extend affordable PC access but to develop the PCs tailored to local needs, drive critical connectivity, cultivate sustainable local capabilities, and provide the technology education needed to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

• As part of the Intel® Education Initiative, Intel invests $100 million per year in education in collaboration with governments and educators in 50 countries.
• The Intel® Teach program has helped more than 4 million teachers in more than 35 countries effectively integrate technology into their classrooms to improve student learning. In the next five years, Intel plans to train 10 million more teachers on the effective use of technology in education, with the possibility of reaching another 1 billion students. The Intel® Learn Program is a community-based effort in which underserved youth ages 8-16 learn technology, critical thinking, and collaboration skills using an engaging, project-centered approach. To date, the program has been launched in eight countries and has reached more than 450,000 learners.
• Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is an after-school, community-based learning program aimed at youth in underserved areas. As of 2006, more than 110 clubhouses have served 50,000 youth across 20 countries.
• The Intel® Education Program works with more than 150 universities in 30 countries to advance technology innovation and develop a pipeline of technical talent.
• To support the effective use of technology in education, Intel plans to donate 100,000 PCs to classrooms in developing communities. In 2006, Intel has already shipped 10,000 PCs.

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Anne-Birte Stensgaard Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Wednesday, May 30 - 2007 at 10:34 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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