A program for space industries in Egypt

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production started making a plan to implement the first program for the Egyptian space industries that includes the computer and software industries.

Egyptian Minister of State for Military Production Sayed Mashal told ArabicNews.com that, "Egypt owns capabilities and potentials that could be used in these industries, yet it only needs conveying technology from the international companies which will take place through the suggested plan."

He added and that an integral work plan will be soon announced in which means of implementation, the timetable and those responsible for the implementation will be specified.