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Mohamed El-Zomor, General Manager of Dell Technologies Egypt and Senior Director of Data Management for Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMA), revealed in exclusive statements to FinTech Gate that the company is currently engaged in discussions with several government entities and private sector firms regarding participation in new data center projects across the Egyptian market.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Dell Technologies Forum 2026 in Cairo, El-Zomor emphasized that Egypt is aggressively entering the data center arena. This momentum is propelled by a national strategic drive toward scaling digital infrastructure and building the capacity required to host and process data and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.

These moves coincide with an influx of announced data center investments in Egypt. Notably, Vodafone Business—in partnership with Elsewedy Electric and Cassava Technologies—launched a data center venture with an initial capacity of 20 MW, alongside plans to scale capacity in subsequent phases to build state-of-the-art data and AI infrastructure.

Additionally, Hassan Allam Digital Infrastructure & Data Centers secured a license to build, operate, and provide cloud computing services in Egypt, backed by plans for an initial investment of approximately $400 million to erect a premier data facility.

These investments align with the state’s broader strategy to formulate an integrated blueprint for data centers and cloud computing, leveraging Egypt’s geographic advantage, robust digital infrastructure, and extensive submarine cable networks to attract fresh foreign direct investment into the sector.

Regional Hub Beyond Domestic Demand

El-Zomor highlighted that Egypt's data center expansion plans extend far beyond domestic requirements, aiming to build capacity capable of serving African and broader Arab markets.

He noted that power availability has become a major asset bolstering Egypt's appeal for data center investments, particularly after securing power capacity had long been one of the primary obstacles facing the industry's growth.

Telecommunications operators remain the best positioned to spearhead data center scaling, given their existing foundational infrastructure, facilities, and technical talent. El-Zomor noted that Dell's solutions and infrastructure are already deployed inside facilities operated by both Vodafone Egypt and e& Egypt.

He added that non-telecom enterprises are also demonstrating keen interest in entering the data center market, tracking the rise in planned capital expenditure across the sector.

Highlighting Dell's regional footprint, El-Zomor pointed to the company's presence in Saudi Arabia and its partnership with Humaiin on data center and AI initiatives, in addition to extensive operations across the UAE and Qatar.

Targeting 100% Growth in Data Center Business

El-Zomor disclosed that Dell Technologies aims to double its data center business volume in Egypt over the coming year, capitalizing on new projects and the anticipated expansion of capital allocations directed to the sector. He affirmed that current market momentum lays the groundwork for larger projects ahead, serving both domestic demand and regional corridors.

50% Market Share Across Multiple Segments

Addressing performance in Egypt, El-Zomor revealed that Dell captured approximately a 50% market share across several core business segments during the first half of 2026.

He attributed this success to Dell's ability to consistently supply and deliver products and solutions to clients, particularly during intervals marked by global supply chain disruptions and product shortages. Delivering on client orders while competitors faced supply constraints reinforced Dell’s market share and cemented its local footprint.

"AI is a Tool, Not an End"

Addressing artificial intelligence, El-Zomor urged enterprises not to treat AI as an ultimate goal in itself, but rather as an enabler to accomplish strategic and operational targets.

He explained that an organization's starting point must be identifying its core business objective, followed by deploying AI tools specifically designed to meet that outcome, rather than adopting technology merely to follow prevailing market hype.

Dell continues to collaborate across varied sectors in Egypt, including banking and government bodies, helping them leverage modernized infrastructure and advanced tech stacks to execute their digital transformation agendas and deploy practical AI use cases.

Training Over 2,500 Students Across 12 Universities

Highlighting human capital development, El-Zomor shared that Dell Technologies has trained more than 2,500 Egyptian university students over the past four years through its "AI Empower Egypt" initiative, which focuses on upskilling youth in emerging tech and artificial intelligence.

Nearly a third of the initiative’s total beneficiaries were trained over the past year alone, underscoring the program’s accelerated momentum. The initiative has expanded to 12 Egyptian universities to date and generated 763 student graduation projects. El-Zomor emphasized that Dell remains committed to following up with winning teams, monitoring their progress, and exploring avenues to help them advance their solutions to market readiness.