Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s e-commerce market hit $10.2B in 2025 and is forecast to reach $19.3B by 2030. With 96M internet users, 72% of sales via mobile, and platforms like Rabbit and Talabat Mart scaling regionally, local expertise and digital fluency are driving Egypt’s transformation into a regional e-commerce powerhouse.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert will build a secure national digital healthcare platform, offering EMRs, hospital management, and digital billing. Hosted in Egypt for compliance and privacy, the system supports AI and IoT scalability, reinforcing Egypt Vision 2030’s push toward a smart healthcare ecosystem.
Egypt’s ICT sector is expanding rapidly, growing 16% annually and contributing 5.8% to GDP. With over 145,000 outsourcing jobs, 8M Digital Egypt users, and a 25-fold increase in training budgets, the government is prioritising innovation, AI, and digital entrepreneurship to attract global investment.
Orange Egypt has partnered with Enjaz Payment Services to launch exclusive money transfers from Saudi Arabia to Egypt via Orange Cash wallets. Customers enjoy fee-free transfers, instant receipt, and EGP500 cashback, reinforcing Orange’s regional remittance expansion and Enjaz’s strong Saudi fintech network.
Mindware has been appointed VMware’s official distributor in Egypt, extending access to cloud, virtualization, and digital infrastructure solutions. Backed by a growing cloud market projected at $800M by 2027, the partnership strengthens Egypt’s digital transformation and positions Mindware as a key VMware partner in the region.
Egypt and India are strengthening ICT cooperation across outsourcing, AI, and digital innovation. Both sides reviewed progress under a bilateral MoU and pledged to expand collaboration in digital skills and industry development. The partnership highlights Egypt’s growing role in outsourcing and India’s investment interest in the sector.
Egypt’s ICT sector is expanding rapidly, with 83 electronics design firms, 260 outsourcing centres, and strong start-up investment. President El-Sisi has directed investment in 5G, AI, and advanced training to build skilled talent and sustain Egypt’s role as a regional technology leader.
Crowd Analyzer’s latest report shows distrust is slowing e-commerce in Egypt, with 41% of reviews negative and only 38% satisfied with product quality. Fears of fraud, poor return policies, and weak regulations contrast sharply with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where consumer trust drives market growth.
Egypt’s NTRA plays a vital role in digital transformation, introducing 5G, eSIM, and WiFi calling, while enforcing consumer rights through tools like My NTRA. By balancing regulation, innovation, and inclusion, it positions Egypt as a leading digital hub in the region.
Egyptian developer Ahmed El-Kholy’s Manetho app uses AI to instantly translate hieroglyphics and includes AR experiences that animate artifacts. Winner of Huawei’s regional developer competition, the app aims to expand into VR, offering immersive ways to explore Egypt’s ancient history.