Egypt Targets Digital Economy Growth with 5G, AI, and Data Centre Directives
What happened
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued directives outlining a strategy to expand Egypt's digital economy through infrastructure development. The plan focuses on wider 5G deployment, increased use of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, and stronger telecommunications infrastructure. The government has set targets of USD 8 billion in digital exports by 2028 and USD 12 billion in outsourcing exports by 2029.
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Why it matters
The directives aim to attract greater investment in cloud computing and artificial intelligence while expanding large-scale data centres. These plans also involve reviewing the expansion of the Unified Government Services Card to improve technical performance and integrate databases.
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Who's involved
- Abdel Fattah el-SisiPresident of the Republic of Egypt, issuing the strategic directives.
- EgyptThe country whose digital economy is being directed for expansion.
- Mostafa MadboulyPrime Minister of Egypt, involved in high-level meetings regarding the agenda.
- cabinetCabinet officials involved in implementing the President's strategic goals.
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The entities involved
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
President of the Republic of Egypt
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Egypt
country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia
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