Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, officially launched Egypt’s first online training platform dedicated to the fields of tourism and antiquities, under the name EGTAP.com. The platform aims to offer accredited and diverse training programs to upskill and qualify human resources within the Ministry and across the tourism and antiquities sectors, in alignment with Egypt’s national strategy to invest in human capital and advance digital transformation.
In his opening remarks, Minister Fathy emphasized that this initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader plan to build capable human resources who can adapt to rapid global changes by leveraging the latest technologies and digital tools to enhance governmental performance. He noted that the development of human capital is a cornerstone in improving service quality and enhancing Egypt’s competitiveness as a leading global tourism destination.
The Minister explained that the platform offers professional training content tailored to the needs of both public and private sector workers in tourism and antiquities, as well as researchers and students in the field. It provides a variety of training courses, workshops, and programs led by top academics and industry experts, with continuous performance evaluations for both trainers and trainees to ensure effective learning and maximum impact.
He added that the platform introduces a flexible and advanced e-learning model that allows users to study from anywhere, at any time, and earn official digital certificates upon successful completion. In the future, the platform is also expected to connect outstanding trainees with job opportunities in the private tourism sector, further enhancing workforce quality.
Moreover, the Minister noted that the platform’s content will be continuously updated with new programs that reflect sector demands, including areas like sustainable tourism, food safety, marketing, management, hospitality, and more.
Minister Fathy also expressed his gratitude to Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and his team, as well as the executing company, for their support in completing the platform’s technical infrastructure—highlighting the fruitful cooperation between the two ministries. He also thanked the dedicated team at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for their efforts in finalizing all procedures needed for the platform’s launch.
The Minister praised the Chamber of Hotel Establishments for recently signing strategic cooperation agreements with two leading global companies in the field of digital hospitality training, noting that the Ministry is providing technical, moral, and financial support for this project.
He concluded by stressing the importance of non-traditional training models aimed at enhancing the real capabilities of those working in the tourism and antiquities sectors, underlining that today’s launch marks the beginning of a larger journey. In the coming years, the platform is envisioned to become one of the world’s leading hubs for professional tourism and antiquities training.
During the event, attendees witnessed a live demonstration of the platform, showcasing how to register, navigate the system, and access training materials. The presentation also highlighted featured trainers, major course topics, and the latest news related to the Ministry’s training initiatives.
Dr. Mohamed Shaaban, Assistant Minister for Digital Services, explained that the platform represents a pivotal step in leveraging technology to support and develop Egypt’s tourism and antiquities sectors. He noted that users can register for free at https://egtap.com, create a personal profile with their basic, professional, and academic information, and enroll in available training courses. A selection of free live-streamed courses is already available, with pre-recorded courses to be added soon. Upon completing any course, users will receive a verified digital certificate.
Dr. Soha Bahgat, Advisor to the Minister for Training, highlighted that the platform offers a modern training model tailored to the evolving needs of the sector. It aligns with Egypt’s digital transformation goals and provides innovative content developed in collaboration with the Egyptian Tourism Federation and specialized tourism chambers. The content is designed to accommodate diverse professional and academic backgrounds, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical experience.
In the same context, Dr. Ahmed Raheemah, Assistant Minister for Human Resources Development and General Supervisor of the Central Training Unit, stated that the platform not only delivers training but also contributes to building clear, structured career paths for sector workers. It ensures equal training opportunities and represents a qualitative leap in the training of Ministry employees and affiliated bodies, with specialized courses in archaeological sites and museums, human development, scientific research, arts and architecture, history and civilization, excavation sciences, and entrepreneurship.
He added that this platform is aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes building human capital and achieving sustainable development through investment in education and training. It supports national efforts to improve workforce efficiency and adaptability to technological changes through flexible, continuous learning opportunities tailored to practical, real-world needs.
The event was attended by:
• Yomna El-Bahhar, Deputy Minister
• Dr. Mohamed Ismail, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities
• Eng. Ahmed Youssef, Assistant Minister for Strategic Affairs and Acting CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority
• Mr. Ahmed Obeid, Assistant Minister for Administrative Affairs and Permanent Undersecretary
• Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority
• Dr. Tayyeb Abbas, CEO of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Authority
• Eng. Mostafa Al-Din Imam, Assistant Minister for the Minister’s Office Affairs
• Mr. Mohamed Fahmy, Assistant Minister for Economic Affairs
• Mr. Ehab Salem, Assistant Minister for Internal Audit and Governance
• Ms. Samia Sami, Assistant Minister for Tourism Companies Affairs
• Counselor Mohamed Kamel Abdel Zaher, Legal Advisor to the Ministry
• Mr. Mohamed Amer, Head of the Central Department for Hotel Establishments and Tourism Activities
• Dr. Soha Bahgat, Advisor to the Minister for Training
• Ms. Riham Samir, Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
• Dr. Mohamed Shaaban, Advisor to the Minister for Digital Services
• Eng. Yomna Ismail, Advisor to the Minister for the Grand Egyptian Museum Affairs
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