Cairo: TECHz – News Desk
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has unveiled an aggressive roadmap to accelerate the nation’s transition to a fully digital economy.
Speaking to the Digital Transformation Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, Minister Raafat Hendy outlined new targets that will see the country nearly double its digital public services over the next six years. Central to the government’s modernization effort is the Digital Egypt platform, which currently provides citizens with access to 242 digitized government services.
The MCIT plans to increase this offering to 270 services by the end of 2026, with a definitive goal of reaching approximately 450 services by 2030. To support this expansion, the government is aggressively rolling out digital identity frameworks and electronic signature systems. These tools are designed to streamline administrative processes, cut bureaucratic red tape, and ultimately create a more attractive environment for foreign and domestic investment.
The MCIT’s comprehensive strategy is built upon five foundational pillars designed to overhaul Egypt’s technological landscape. These include driving digital transformation through the automation of government services, and expanding digital infrastructure by building data centers and extending fiber-optic networks to over 1,250 rural villages under the presidential “Decent Life” initiative. The strategy also focuses on technology localization to foster local manufacturing and job creation, building digital capacity with specialized skills in advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, and establishing legislation and governance frameworks to protect data and encourage innovation.
The ICT sector has emerged as a critical engine for Egypt’s economy. In the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, the sector experienced a remarkable 20.3% growth rate, contributing 6% to the national GDP. Digital outsourcing exports reached $5.2 billion in 2025 and are projected to hit $8 billion by 2028. Furthermore, Egypt is making significant strides in localizing technology manufacturing. Annual mobile phone production jumped from 3 million units in 2024 to 10 million by the end of 2025. The MCIT has set a target of producing 30 million devices annually by 2028, while simultaneously increasing the local manufacturing component of these devices to 45%.
To realize these ambitious goals, Egypt is deepening its international alliances. A recent meeting in Cairo between Minister Hendy and Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, cemented a commitment to collaborate on AI strategy, digital skills development, and strengthening digital public infrastructure. The World Bank will leverage its global expertise to help Egypt align its national priorities with international best practices, further positioning the country as a competitive digital hub in the region.
