Egyptian Communications and Information Technology Minister, Eng. Rafeat Hendy, met with Sherif Mohamed Abdel Fattah, a member of the board of directors of Intro Holding, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting aimed to follow up on the executive plans for the "Kemit" data center project. The project is set to be established in the Sokhna Integrated Industrial Zone, affiliated with the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The center will offer cloud solutions, Internet of Things services, and digital transformation.
The "Kemit" data center project is expected to be the first of its kind in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, with a Tier III classification and a planned total capacity of 80 megawatts. Intro Holding aims to invest $270 million in the first phase of the project. The center will provide advanced cloud capabilities and serve as a vital facility for major companies requiring sophisticated cloud services.
During the meeting, Eng. Rafeat Hendy emphasized the Egyptian government's efforts to create an attractive investment environment for the data center industry. He highlighted Egypt's competitive advantages, which make it an ideal location for expanding the data center industry. The minister also noted that the growth of this industry will contribute to driving digital transformation efforts and supporting the growth of cloud computing services.
The meeting reviewed the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology's efforts to encourage companies to invest in establishing data centers in Egypt. This initiative aims to support the growth of the data center industry and the cloud computing sector. It also seeks to enhance Egypt's position as a regional hub for the data center industry.
The meeting also covered the follow-up on the executive procedures for establishing the "Kemit" data center. The parties discussed the completed engineering designs, contracts with suppliers for the necessary equipment, and the project's timeline. The goal is to make the center's services available as soon as possible.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. They included Eng. Saad Rashdy, head of the Central Administration for Resources and Technical Assistance, and Dr. Hussam Zakaria, director of the Smart Solutions sector.
The minister also mentioned that a national strategy for data centers is expected to be launched by the end of the current year. This strategy aims to further support the growth of the data center industry in Egypt and enhance its position as a regional hub for cloud computing and data hosting.
Key points
- The "Kemit" data center project will have a Tier III classification and a planned total capacity of 80 megawatts.
- Intro Holding aims to invest $270 million in the first phase of the project.
- The project is expected to support Egypt's digital transformation efforts and enhance its position as a regional hub for the data center industry.
