Egypt's President Sisi orders a national AI-powered digital services system for Deaf and hard of hearing people, plus jobs programs and religious education in sign language

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, approving the follow-up plan for the Egypt Forum 2026 recommendations, directed the government to build a sustainable national system that uses artificial intelligence to give Deaf and hard of hearing people access to digital services and communication. He also ordered vocational training programs and suitable job opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing people, and religious education services in sign language. The directive was widely reported across Egyptian media.