Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Hussein Eissa, met with a delegation from Chinese technology firm Huawei to discuss expanding the company’s operations in the country, as the government pushes forward with its digital economy plans.
The meeting included Huawei Egypt CEO Benjamin Hou.
It focused on deepening cooperation in digital transformation, technology localization, and skills development, according to a statement.
Growing ties between Egypt and China
Eissa described the economic and investment relationship between Egypt and China as a key pillar of their strategic partnership. He said the growing presence of Chinese companies in Egypt reflects confidence in the local market and the country’s investment environment. The deputy prime minister praised Huawei’s role in major digital infrastructure projects, noting that the firm’s work supports the government’s goal of building a modern digital economy.
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The government remains committed to expanding cooperation with Huawei by using its global expertise and advanced technologies, he added. He also said authorities continue to improve the business environment through economic and structural reforms, along with incentives designed to attract more foreign investment. The communications and information technology sector is a priority under Egypt Vision 2030, which the deputy prime minister described as a key driver of economic growth.
For Egyptian tech workers and recent graduates, these developments could mean more direct hiring and skills training. It already operates ICT Academies that train local talent, and with an expanded presence those programs may reach more people. The company’s focus on technology transfer and localization suggests that jobs created will not be limited to low-skill assembly work but could include engineering and cloud computing roles.
That shift matters for a labor market where youth unemployment remains a persistent challenge.
Huawei’s long track record in Egypt
Huawei has operated in Egypt since 2000 through three branches and four global service centers. It said it has created more than 3,000 job opportunities and continues developing local talent through its Huawei ICT Academies program. The delegation provided an overview of its global operations, noting that the business spans telecommunications networks, enterprise solutions, cloud computing, digital energy, and smart devices.
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The tech company described itself as a strategic partner of the Egyptian government in digital transformation projects. Its offerings include secure national networks, cloud data centers, smart education solutions, digital healthcare systems, and industrial digital transformation technologies. The firm said Egypt is one of its most important strategic markets in the Middle East and Africa, citing the country’s economic potential, digital infrastructure, location, ongoing reforms, and improving investment climate.
The deputy prime minister stressed the importance of localizing technology and transferring knowledge to the Egyptian market, along with expanding training programs for local talent. He said these efforts would help prepare skilled professionals for the labor market, create jobs, strengthen technology industries, and support Egypt’s ambition to become a regional hub for technology and innovation across the Middle East and Africa.
Strategy centered on national digitalization
Huawei highlighted its global investments in research and development, saying they are focused on creating value for customers and communities. The company’s strategy in Egypt revolves around supporting national digitalization, advancing digital transformation across sectors, expanding investment in digital talent development, and promoting technology transfer to meet the goals of Egypt Vision 2030. The delegation also praised the growth of Egypt’s telecommunications and information technology sector, though it did not give specific figures for recent growth rates.
