Egypt has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to accelerate its digital transformation, with plans to nearly double the number of government services available online to around 450 by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to modernise public administration and strengthen the country’s digital economy.
The targets were outlined by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Raafat Hendy during a meeting with the Digital Transformation Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between government and the private sector to drive investment, innovation and digital growth.
Egypt currently offers 242 public services through the Egypt Digital Platform. The government plans to increase this to more than 270 services by the end of 2026 before expanding to approximately 450 by the end of the decade. The programme also includes wider adoption of digital identity and electronic signatures to improve the efficiency, accessibility and transparency of public services.
The digital services expansion forms part of a wider national strategy built on five priorities: digital transformation, technology localisation and job creation, digital infrastructure, digital skills development, and legislation and governance. Alongside digitising public services, the government is investing in advanced technologies, expanding fibre-optic networks, supporting 5G deployment and strengthening cybersecurity to create a more resilient digital ecosystem.
Artificial intelligence also features prominently in Egypt’s long-term plans. The government is promoting AI applications across healthcare, agriculture and education while supporting local innovation through the country’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the development of homegrown AI technologies. At the same time, it is expanding digital skills programmes to prepare the workforce for emerging technology sectors.
The strategy is underpinned by broader economic ambitions. Egypt aims to increase technology exports to US$8 billion by 2028 while raising the ICT sector’s contribution to gross domestic product from around 6% to 8% by 2030. Officials say these initiatives will help position Egypt as a regional hub for digital innovation and technology investment.
Business leaders from the American Chamber of Commerce welcomed the government’s direction, expressing support for continued collaboration to advance digital transformation, expand investment and enhance Egypt’s competitiveness while reinforcing the country’s digital sovereignty.