Head of Future of Egypt Authority Meets NTRA CEO to Discuss Supporting Smart Infrastructure for Development Projects
Within the framework of the political leadership’s directives to provide modern infrastructure that supports national development projects, Dr. Bahaa El-Ghannam, Head of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, received Eng. Mohamed Shamroukh, Chief Executive Officer of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), along with his accompanying delegation, at the Authority’s headquarters on Monday. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation to develop smart telecommunications infrastructure for key development projects.
Discussions covered mechanisms for providing an integrated digital and smart infrastructure to support large-scale agricultural land reclamation projects, most notably the New Delta, Minya–Beni Suef, El-Lahun, Sanabel Sono, and El-Dakhla and El-Oweinat regions. The aim is to keep pace with the scale of ongoing works and expansion plans, while ensuring the delivery of modern, stable, and secure telecommunications services that enhance operational efficiency and management.
The meeting also addressed supporting the establishment and attraction of investments in data centers, strengthening cooperation in smart cities projects, and leveraging advanced digital technologies in managing and operating the Future of Egypt Industrial City. These efforts are intended to reinforce Egypt’s digital transformation agenda and support sustainable development goals.
Both sides emphasized the strategic importance of these national projects and their pivotal role in strengthening Egypt’s food security and supporting the national economy. They stressed that developing smart telecommunications infrastructure is a fundamental pillar for the success of development projects and for integrating them into the state’s broader digital transformation ecosystem.
For his part, Eng. Mohamed Shamroukh affirmed that the NTRA places strong emphasis on supporting national projects, particularly agricultural land reclamation initiatives and smart cities, through the provision of advanced telecommunications infrastructure. He noted that such efforts contribute to sustainable development, help attract investments, and enable citizens and investors to access high-quality and efficient telecommunications and internet services.