CIT Chamber Unveils Three-Pillar Strategy to Boost Egypt’s Tech Competitiveness and Exports
Strengthening the competitiveness of Egypt’s technology sector and expanding the global presence of local tech companies are at the heart of a new strategy announced by the Information Technology Industry Chamber during its annual Ramadan Sohour gathering.
Khaled Ibrahim, Chairman of the Chamber, said the organization has adopted a strategic framework built on three main pillars aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, export capabilities, and institutional capacity of Egyptian technology companies.
The remarks came during the chamber’s annual Sohour event held in Cairo in the presence of Raafat Hindi, along with former ministers Khaled Negm and Yasser ElKady, as well as senior government officials and industry leaders.
Among attendees were Maha Abdel Nasser, Ahmed Elzaher of Information Technology Industry Development Agency, Mahmoud Badawy, and Hossam Magahed.
Strategic Partnership with the Ministry
Ibrahim highlighted the ongoing partnership between the chamber and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, describing it as a key driver supporting the continued growth of the country’s communications and information technology sector.
“The chamber takes pride in its strategic partnership with the ministry in supporting the digital economy and strengthening Egypt’s position as a regional technology hub,” Ibrahim said.
He added that the chamber’s community has grown into a large and expanding ecosystem that now plays a central role in developing the technology sector.
Over 23,000 Members Across the Sector
According to Ibrahim, the chamber’s community is expected to exceed 23,000 members by 2026, including around 3,500 companies directly operating in the ICT sector.
He noted that small and medium-sized enterprises represent the largest share of companies within the sector, describing them as a key source of innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility.
“These companies are the primary engine of economic growth and job creation,” he said.
Supporting SMEs and Expanding Opportunities
Ibrahim emphasized that supporting and developing SMEs will remain a central priority for the chamber in the coming phase.
He explained that empowering these companies, strengthening their competitiveness, and opening new opportunities for them in local, regional, and global markets represent a direct investment in the future of Egypt’s digital economy.
Strengthening Links Between Technology and Industry
The chamber also benefits from its position within the Federation of Egyptian Industries, which includes 21 industrial chambers representing various manufacturing sectors.
Ibrahim said this institutional framework creates significant opportunities to integrate technology companies more closely with productive industries, helping increase demand for technological solutions across the Egyptian economy.
“Technology is no longer a standalone sector,” he noted. “It has become a key driver for industrial development, productivity growth, and global competitiveness.”
Three Key Pillars for Growth
Ibrahim said the chamber’s newly developed strategy for the coming four years focuses on strengthening Egypt’s ICT ecosystem while enabling Egyptian companies to grow domestically and expand internationally.
The strategy is built around three main pillars:
Supporting and developing Egypt’s ICT ecosystem, including strengthening cooperation among industry stakeholders, fostering innovation, and contributing to the country’s ongoing digital transformation efforts.
Supporting chamber members to grow locally and expand globally, through programs and initiatives designed to improve competitiveness, open access to new markets, and create sustainable growth opportunities for Egyptian technology companies.
Enhancing the chamber’s institutional capabilities, by improving services offered to members, strengthening its digital presence, and launching initiatives that provide tangible value to the technology community.
Ibrahim concluded that investing in human capital development and attracting foreign investment remain essential pillars for the growth of Egypt’s technology sector, but the ultimate value of these efforts lies in empowering Egyptian companies - particularly SMEs - to innovate, expand, and compete in regional and international markets.