Egypt aims to produce 15 million mobile phones next year and start exporting devices to international markets, building on the 10 million units manufactured in 2025, the country’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, said on Monday.
Speaking at the Institute for Intelligence and Security Science Studies, Talaat said the 10 million devices produced this year included 40% local added value. He added that 15 international mobile brands are now manufacturing locally as part of Egypt’s strategy to transform the communications and information technology (ICT) sector into a production-led strategic hub.
Egypt’s digital exports reached $7.4 billion in 2025, with the government targeting $9 billion next year, Talaat said. He highlighted Egypt’s pivotal role in global data infrastructure, noting that 21 international subsea cables currently pass through the country, carrying 90% of the data traffic between Asia and Europe and serving more than 60 countries.
“The ICT sector globally has become an arena for competition between countries, particularly with rapid developments in artificial intelligence and semiconductors,” Talaat said, adding that cyberattacks now directly impact national security.
The minister outlined Egypt’s human capital goals, saying the government aims to train 1 million people in technology specialties by 2030, up from 800,000 this year. To support this, Egypt has established 27 “WE” applied technology schools, one in each governorate, and the Egypt University of Informatics, which recently graduated its first class.
Talaat also highlighted digital governance achievements, noting that the “Digital Egypt” platform now offers 210 services to more than 10 million registered users, including digitised traffic fine payments and the first phase of services for Egyptians living abroad.
The minister added that Egypt is growing its presence in the international outsourcing market, with over 270 centres providing digital services globally, creating 60,000 jobs in the past three years. Agreements signed with 55 companies are expected to provide an additional 75,000 opportunities.
Looking ahead, Talaat said the ministry will focus on completing the rollout of fibre-optic cables across all governorates and enhancing mobile coverage following the launch of 5G services.
The meeting was attended by Major General Mohammed Salah el-Din Qatat, head of the Military Attaches Service.