Egypt to establish three state-owned data centres to advance digital transformation

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.