20-03-2025
Communications Min. talk enhancing growth of digital exports to the world
Egypt
CAIRO - 20 March 2025: Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat met with members of the Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Committee at the Digital Egypt Innovation Center at Sultan Hussein Kamel Palace to discuss plans to develop the outsourcing industry and ways to enhance the growth of digital exports.
The meeting reviewed the "Digital Egypt Outsourcing Industry Development Strategy 2022-2026," which aims to increase digital exports, enhance Egypt's competitiveness in research and development and value-added services, and provide sustainable job opportunities in the cross-border services industry.
The meeting also discussed government efforts to encourage companies operating in this industry to expand their business and increase their investments in Egypt.
The meeting was attended by Eng. Ahmed El-Zaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Eng. Sherine El-Gendy, Assistant Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Strategy and Implementation, and a number of leaders from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency.
During the meeting, Dr. Amr Talaat highlighted the efforts being made to create a supportive environment for the expansion of investments by international and local companies operating in the outsourcing industry in the Egyptian ICT sector, consolidating Egypt's position as a leading global destination for providing IT and outsourcing services.
He noted that there are currently more than 180 international and local companies with over 200 centers specializing in exporting digital services from Egypt, up from 64 companies in 2021.
Dr. Amr Talaat added that the outsourcing industry provides distinguished and abundant job opportunities for Egyptian youth, noting that he aims to expand these opportunities by providing the necessary training to qualify them for work in this industry.
He emphasized that Egypt possesses competitive advantages that have made it an attractive destination for outsourcing investments, including competitive costs, the availability of advanced digital infrastructure, a large base of qualified and trained youth in various technological specialties, and a prime geographical location.
Dr. Amr Talaat highlighted the Ministry's commitment to encouraging companies to boost the growth of cross-border service exports to various markets around the world, starting from Egypt. He also emphasized expanding their presence outside of Cairo and establishing outsourcing centers in the governorates, drawing on the expertise of young Egyptians.
The meeting also addressed ways to enhance the growth of the outsourcing industry by providing incentives to companies, supporting export efforts, and expanding employment opportunities, particularly in value-added services. The meeting also highlighted initiatives launched by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and its affiliated entities that aim to provide training in various technological specialties with the aim of raising the efficiency of Egyptian cadres and preparing them for future jobs, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and integrated systems. The importance of expanding outside of Cairo was also emphasized to take advantage of the competitive cost of operating in various governorates.
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision last January to form six specialized advisory committees to enhance communication between the government and experts in various private sector fields. These committees include the Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Committee. Each committee is tasked with providing opinions and proposals to support government efforts to reform and advance the relevant sector, and to enhance the role of the private sector in the policy-making process.
