Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly presided over a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and Konecta Egypt, a subsidiary of Spain\u2019s global leader in digital services and customer experience AI, Konecta. The ceremony, attended by Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO of Konecta, marks a pivotal move to strengthen Egypt’s position in the global digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MoU was signed by Eng. Ahmed El-Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, and Mr. Ahmed El-Harany, CEO of Konecta for the Middle East and Africa, highlighting the launch of Konecta’s operations in Egypt. The company will establish its regional headquarters in New Cairo, which will serve markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Konecta plans to invest approximately $100 million over the next three years, with a focus on hiring nearly 3,000 specialists in digital and technical services. The new operations will cover AI solutions, digital transformation, cybersecurity, big data & analytics, IoT, technical support, and multilingual customer services in languages such as English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Furthermore, Konecta will establish its first Global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Gen-AI in Egypt, enhancing global delivery operations and providing access to the company\u2019s vast knowledge base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The collaboration also includes joint training and upskilling programs, developed in partnership with ITIDA, aimed at boosting the skills and global competitiveness of Egyptian talent. This partnership is expected to contribute significantly to Egypt’s IT and communication technology exports to international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister Dr. Amr Talaat: Boosting Egypt\u2019s Global Competitiveness in Digital Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister Dr. Amr Talaat emphasized Egypt\u2019s growing prominence in the offshoring industry and its appeal to global companies seeking to establish service centers. “Egypt offers high-quality digital services in multiple languages, supported by a skilled talent pool. The government is committed to creating a business-friendly environment and equipping Egyptian talent with the skills required for rapid technological advancements,” Dr. Talaat said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also noted that Konecta\u2019s expansion in Egypt will create valuable job opportunities and help develop local talent to meet the growing demand for outsourcing services in European, American, and Middle Eastern markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ITIDA\u2019s Role in Advancing Egypt\u2019s IT Sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eng. Ahmed El Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, praised the partnership as a key milestone for Egypt\u2019s IT sector. “This partnership reflects the increasing confidence in Egyptian talent, which will generate diverse job opportunities in business process outsourcing, IT services, and engineering R&D,” El Zaher said. He reaffirmed ITIDA\u2019s commitment to fostering a supportive business environment and attracting global service delivery centers to Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Konecta\u2019s Strategic Expansion into Egypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO of Konecta, expressed the company\u2019s dedication to innovation and growth across the region. “By establishing our regional headquarters in Egypt, we aim to<\/p>\n\n\n\n
harness the country\u2019s exceptional talent pool and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions,” Bihmane stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Ahmed El Harany, CEO of Konecta for the Middle East and Africa, highlighted Egypt\u2019s competitive advantages, particularly its skilled workforce and advanced digital infrastructure, as key factors in choosing it as the regional hub for operations. “This strategic partnership is poised for success as we begin our operations in Egypt,” El Harany added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This partnership between ITIDA and Konecta is set to strengthen Egypt\u2019s position in the global digital landscape, boost job creation, and foster innovation in the digital services sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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