en.Wedoany.com Reported - Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) granted a license to Hassan Allam Digital Infrastructure and Data Center Solutions on June 15 to build and operate a data center in Egypt, with an initial investment of $400 million for the first phase of the project.

The data center is being developed by Hassan Allam in collaboration with technology firm A15. According to the project promoters, this investment represents the first phase of a broader plan, with expansion expected over the coming years. The infrastructure is designed to international standards and will provide data hosting, cloud computing services, and capabilities suitable for artificial intelligence applications. Its target clients include public administrations, financial institutions, and local and international enterprises.

The announcement comes as Egypt ramps up investment in digital infrastructure. According to the NTRA, this is the tenth data center license issued in the past two years, indicating accelerating development in this sector. Authorities view data centers as a key component of digital transformation and national technological sovereignty.

Meanwhile, Egypt is developing a national strategy specifically for data centers and cloud computing. The government aims to leverage Egypt's strategic geographic location at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and Asia, along with its telecommunications infrastructure, to attract more digital services investment. The goal is to strengthen the country's role as a regional platform for data exchange and digital services.

The project also aligns with Egypt's ambitions in artificial intelligence. The second national AI strategy aims to increase the contribution of digital technologies and AI to GDP to 7.7% by 2030. Additionally, authorities estimate that adopting AI in public services, finance, healthcare, and industry could generate up to $42.7 billion in economic value in the coming years.

Beyond Egypt's domestic market, the new infrastructure is also intended to meet the growing regional demand for data hosting and cloud services. The rapid expansion of AI, e-commerce, and corporate digital transformation is driving demand for storage and computing capacity.

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