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e-finance VP: Shared Cloud Infrastructure is the Backbone of Egypt’s Future Digital Finance Ecosystem

Tuesday 31 March 2026 11:15
e-finance VP: Shared Cloud Infrastructure is the Backbone of Egypt’s Future Digital Finance Ecosystem

Speaking at the "Scaling Digital Finance in Egypt" forum, Ahmed Sobhi, Vice Managing Director for Investment and Finance at e-finance for Digital and Financial Investments, emphasized that a robust digital ecosystem relies on integrated infrastructure rather than isolated platforms. Sobhi highlighted Cloud Computing and software-based cloud environments as critical enablers for a secure, unified space where data can be exchanged under standardized protocols.

According to Sobhi, the "Winner-Takes-All" model is unsuitable for the Egyptian market. Instead, he advocates for an inclusive ecosystem where firms like e-finance act as "aggregators" or "enablers," providing scalable solutions that other players—especially SMEs—can utilize to reduce operational complexity. By fostering a collaborative environment, Egypt aims to mirror successful global models, such as India’s diverse digital landscape, where multiple stakeholders thrive through shared value chains and seamless data interoperability.