President El-Sisi’s Directives on Investment in Cloud Computing and AI
During his meeting with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Communications and Information Technology on September 19, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed the need to stimulate investment in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, in parallel with expanding the construction of mega data centers as the fundamental pillar of the digital economy, directing the expansion of 5G network deployment and enhancing the resilience of communications infrastructure.
Digital Export Targets and Electronics Design
Eng. Rafat Hendy, Minister of Communications, revealed that Egypt aims to raise the volume of its digital exports to $8 billion by 2028, with digital services exports in the outsourcing sector expected to rise to $12 billion by 2029, and the number of companies working in electronics design to increase to 120 companies by 2030.
Egypt Digital Platform and Data Center Strategy
In a related context, the minister noted that the Egypt Digital Platform currently provides more than 240 digital government services, with a target of reaching 400 services by 2030, while the ministry is preparing an integrated national strategy for data centers in cooperation with relevant authorities.
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Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ahram Business Portal
