Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, and Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, convened an expanded meeting on Thursday, to discuss mechanisms to develop the data centre sector and enhance Egypt’s attractiveness to investors, local and foregin.
The discussions came in response to presidential directives to advance the data centre industry and attract more investments. Senior officials from both ministries took part.
The discussions highlighted state’s vision of positioning data and digital infrastructure as strategic assets, addressed through an integrated, collaborative approach among relevant stakeholders.
This framework aims to remove barriers to investment and maximise the opportunities Egypt offers in this promising sector, the electricity ministry said in a statement
Participants highlighted the developmental impact of data centre investments, particularly in accelerating digital transformation, improving service efficiency, promoting digital solutions, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across both the public and private sectors.
Minister Esmat affirmed that the electricity sector operates within a comprehensive strategic framework to ensure energy security, modernise and strengthen the unified grid, expand its capacity, and improve service delivery in line with the State’s digital transformation agenda.
He underscored the importance of attracting investment through appropriate long-term agreements, while noting ongoing efforts to create a conducive investment environment, support private sector participation, and expand renewable energy deployment.
Egypt’s national energy strategy targets increasing the share of renewable energy to over 42 per cent by 2030 and 65 per cent by 2040, while optimising natural resources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
He further confirmed the availability of electricity for all uses within the sustainable development framework, alongside efforts to localise advanced technologies, promote clean energy, reduce emissions, and enhance efficiency.
Minister Hindi highlighted Egypt’s competitive advantages, including its strategic geographical location, advanced fibre optic infrastructure, strong regional and international connectivity, and a highly skilled workforce.
He noted that data centres form the backbone of digital transformation, enabling artificial intelligence applications and digital services, while supporting digital sovereignty and improving service quality.
