Part of the signing ceremony. Photo courtesy of Egyptian cabinet.
A cabinet statement said the move allows companies that manufacture connected and smart vehicles to operate IoT-based features, enabling drivers to use navigation, tracking, and emergency assistance systems in a secure, regulated environment that protects user data and privacy.
The decision reflects Egypt’s commitment to promoting innovation and digital transformation in the automotive sector, in line with the Digital Egypt strategy, which seeks to localize advanced technologies and provide citizens with safer and more efficient digital services, according to the statement.
The list of companies authorized to activate IoT services includes leading automotive brands, such as OnStar (General Motors Group), Mansour MG Automotive (IM–China), Global Auto (BMW), Alpha Ezz Elarab (Volvo, Aston Martin, Lotus, Lynk & Co), Egyptian International Motors – EIM (Zeekr, BAIC), Egyptian Automotive & Trading Co. (Audi, Škoda), and SMG Engineering Automotive Co. (Porsche, Scania).
The NTRA said the introduction of these services will improve the driving experience in Egypt as automakers increasingly integrate information and communication technologies into their vehicles.
IoT technology allows vehicles and devices to communicate in real time, offering drivers intelligent features such as route optimization, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency alerts.
The use of IoT is expected to enhance safety, comfort, and connectivity, leading to faster emergency responses and more efficient traffic management.
The NTRA added that these developments lay the foundation for Egypt’s growing smart mobility ecosystem, which supports national efforts to build a fully integrated digital society.
This initiative represents a new milestone in Egypt’s smart transportation plans, reaffirming the state’s commitment to digital transformation, personal data protection, and the integration of global technologies into daily life.
The approval of IoT services for smart vehicles also aligns with Egypt’s National Automotive Industry Development Programme, launched recently to position Egypt as a regional hub for vehicle manufacturing, electric mobility, and advanced transport technologies.
According to the cabinet, the programme aims to raise local value-added content in vehicles to 60 percent, with domestic components exceeding 35 percent and an annual production target of 100,000 vehicles.
The plan is designed to attract major international manufacturers, strengthen local supply chains, and boost Egypt’s competitiveness in both conventional and electric vehicle segments.
The initiative will run for seven years, during which manufacturers are required to steadily increase their production volumes and local content ratios to qualify for government incentives.
These incentives are performance-based, rewarding companies that expand production, invest in new facilities, or meet environmental and regional development targets.
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