Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Air Link Communication Limited will build a major production facility at Sundar Green SEZ, Lahore, spanning 1.4 million sq. ft. and powered by solar energy. Expected to be operational by late 2025, the plant will support exports of electronics while fiscal incentives and retail expansion strengthen the company’s growth outlook.
Egypt’s Minister of Investment met with Samsung Egypt’s CEO to discuss expanding Samsung’s operations, including a mobile phone manufacturing facility in Beni Suef. The partnership aims to make Egypt a regional hub for electronics production and export, with plans to increase exports by 50%, contributing to job creation and economic growth.
The $38 million FBB-Tech electronics project has been launched in Egypt’s Sokhna Industrial Zone. Developed by China’s FBB-Tech and Hisense, it aims to produce 1 million units annually and create 337 jobs. The project supports Egypt’s goals to boost sustainable development and electronics manufacturing for local and export markets.
Egypt is solidifying its position as a leader in Africa’s electronics sector through the EME initiative, enhancing its smartphone manufacturing capabilities. Partnerships with major brands and substantial investments are establishing Egypt as a strategic production hub, generating significant employment opportunities despite facing infrastructural and logistical challenges.
Samsung Electronics plans to establish Egypt as a regional hub for electronics production and exports, targeting markets in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company’s Beni Suef factory already exports 85% of its television production to 55 countries, creating 5,000 job opportunities and producing 6 million units annually.