The new facilities form the backbone of a broader plan to build an integrated data infrastructure that supports government operations, private-sector engagement, and cloud computing capabilities.
The centres are equipped with advanced technologies and designed to host government applications and manage data across ministries and agencies.
“The state is committed to expanding investment in data centers and cloud platforms to capitalize on Egypt’s strategic location and the robust infrastructure developed over recent years,” Madbouly said.
The meeting was attended by Planning Minister Rania Al-Mashat, Communications Minister Amr Talaat, Deputy Communications Minister Raafat Hindi, and Planning Ministry Assistant for Infrastructure Nihad Morsi.
Talaat noted that global demand for large-scale data centres is surging, with countries racing to build high-capacity facilities capable of handling vast computing and storage systems.
Egypt, he said, is working to attract international tech firms to establish collaborative platforms that allow institutions and users to access computing resources simultaneously, a model known as cloud computing.
“These centers will not only host government applications and data but also serve as a foundation for smart regional hubs that manage and store data for cities and governorates nationwide,” Talaat added.
Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed Al-Homsani said the meeting reviewed Egypt’s broader data centre ecosystem, which includes fully government-owned centres, joint public-private facilities, and private sector platforms serving the banking, telecom, and IT sectors.
The initiative aligns with Egypt’s national digital strategy and aims to strengthen connectivity, data security, and service efficiency.
Al-Homsani confirmed that the three new centres are fully operational and integrated with other national facilities. The meeting also reviewed the technologies deployed and the connectivity protocols linking the centres to Egypt’s wider digital infrastructure.
The government is expected to announce further incentives to encourage investment in smart data centres and cloud services, positioning Egypt as a regional hub for digital innovation and secure data hosting.
Egypt aims to become a major hub for global data transfer and communications. In April 2024, the country inaugurated its first national data hub in Ain Sokhna, dedicated to storing data for all ministries.
The facility is secured against cyberattacks and unauthorized access and supports the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in government by providing AI and data analysis applications for decision-making at all levels.
Global revenue in the data centre market is expected to reach approximately $527.5 billion in 2025, according to Statista's industry projections. Network infrastructure will account for the largest share, with a projected market volume of $254.8 billion.
The sector is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.98 percent between 2025 and 2030, pushing total market revenue to almost $739 billion by the end of the decade. The United States is expected to remain the dominant player, generating $171.9 billion in 2025 alone.
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