Egypt’s workforce at risk? AI reshapes future jobs, Planning Minister warns

Egypt must urgently upgrade its skills development system to prepare workers for future jobs, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said on Friday, October 9, 2026. Speaking during discussions with LinkedIn, Rostom said the rapid changes in the global economy are making this need more urgent. He pointed to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) — computer systems that can perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence — and digital technologies as major forces creating new opportunities in the job market. The minister stressed that Egypt’s national workforce must be ready for these shifts. The talks with LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, focused on how to align Egypt’s skills training with the demands of the future job market.