Egypt plans to immediately begin the development of 30 cultural palaces across several governorates as the first phase of a 12-month plan to modernise the sector, Culture Minister Gihane Zaki said on Monday. Zaki said a national programme will be established to merge technology with Egyptian heritage through interactive applications and educational games. The minister also noted the creation of an Egyptian cultural export programme and partnerships between Egyptian art museums and international capitals to showcase Egyptian art. Zaki identified digitisation as the “backbone” of the Egyptian cultural system, stating it is no longer an option but a necessity. The ministry aims to build a unified cultural platform to aggregate all Egyptian cultural initiatives and reach a larger number of beneficiaries.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 02, 2026 15:10 UTC