Cisco International launches the first mobile lab in Egypt for the CCIE certification develop and qualify a new generation of networking experts.
As part of the collaboration between the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) announces the launch of the first CCIE Mobile Lab in Egypt.
Hosted at the Cisco Cairo office, the lab provides engineers the opportunity to obtain the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) certification, the top-tier level professional certification in the field of networking, without the need to travel abroad. This lab is part of a global network of CCIE Mobile Labs and is available for CCIE candidates from around the world and the region.
The CCIE certification is a global benchmark of technical excellence. It is the highest professional accreditation offered by Cisco and is granted to engineers with extensive technical knowledge and experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex networks, technology that is at the heart of the AI revolution.
The opening of Egypt’s first CCIE Mobile Lab is in line with the vision of the Egyptian Ministry of communications and Information Technology to provide high-tech training opportunities to youth, and enable them to obtain specialized, internationally recognized certifications—creating a broad base of qualified talent and professionals to lead Egypt’s digital transformation journey.
In this context, Dr. Ahmed Khattab, Director of the National Telecommunication Institute, affirmed that launching the CCIE Mobile Lab represents a qualitative leap in the training ecosystem in Egypt, as it allows Egyptian engineers to take one of the most difficult and prestigious global exams in a fully certified local environment, without bearing the costs of travel and accommodation abroad. He pointed out that the Institute has a collaboration with Cisco that spans more than 20 years and has resulted in the qualification of thousands of Egyptian specialists in networking and cybersecurity.
Cisco’s Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer, Guy Diedrich said: “The launch of the first CCIE Mobile Lab in Egypt is a powerful testament to the country’s commitment to digital readiness and building future talent. At Cisco, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Through this collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and NTI, we are proud to bring world-class certification opportunities directly to Egypt’s brightest minds—fostering innovation, increasing employability, and accelerating Egypt’s digital future.”
The first exam period will take place between September 21st and October 2nd 2025, marking the beginning of a new phase in qualifying network experts in the country.
