Egypt targets $12 billion in digital exports and 200,000 new jobs by 2030
Communications Minister Rafat Hendi outlined Egypt Digital strategy goals through 2030, including 400 online government services and fiber access for over 55% of homes. The plan aims for nationwide 5G, 200,000 high-value jobs, support for 250 AI startups, and five to seven large data centers. It also targets raising the sector's GDP share to 8% and digital exports to $12 billion annually, while expanding local phone manufacturing.
At the Egypt 2026 forum, Communications Minister Rafat Hendi presented the Egypt Digital strategy’s 2030 targets. The plan calls for 400 government services on the Egypt Digital platform, fiber links to more than 55% of homes, and 5G coverage across all governorates.
It also aims to create 200,000 high-value jobs, especially in AI, and help 250 startups build AI applications. Five to seven large data centers are planned within four to five years, with some operating and exporting services by 2030. Other goals include an 8% GDP share, $12 billion in annual digital exports, and raising local phone output from 12–18 million to 30 million units yearly.
These targets could affect Egyptians unevenly. Expanded online services and broader fiber and 5G access may make government transactions and connectivity more convenient for households and businesses, while AI-focused jobs and startup support could create opportunities for tech workers and entrepreneurs. Local phone manufacturing and data-center investment may support industrial employment and service exports, though the scale of benefits may depend on implementation, affordability, and whether new jobs and infrastructure reach beyond major urban centers.