Egypt signs 55 outsourcing deals, aims to create 75,000 jobs by 2028
CAIRO, EGYPT — Egypt has cemented its position as a rising global hub for outsourcing and digital services after signing 55 new cooperation agreements with local and international companies during the Egypt Global Outsourcing Summit 2025.
According to a report from Ahram Online, the landmark deals are expected to generate 75,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next three years, signaling robust growth in the country’s digital economy.
Egypt boosts digital economy with strategic investments
The signing ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat, reflects Egypt’s strategic push to attract investment and expand its outsourcing market.
According to Talaat, the deals include 16 new companies entering the Egyptian market and 39 existing firms expanding their operations.
“This reflects growing global confidence in Egypt’s investment climate and skilled workforce,” Talaat said.
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi also reinforced the country’s commitment to building a competitive digital economy.
During a meeting with executives from 52 major outsourcing companies, he highlighted Egypt’s strategic advantages, including its skilled workforce, advanced infrastructure, and strategic location.
Investing in talent to sustain growth
Central to Egypt’s strategy is the development of human capital.
Talaat noted that government-backed programs have trained 500,000 Egyptians so far, with plans to reach 800,000 through initiatives such as Our Future is Digital (FWD), Maharat Min Google, and Your Job from Home.
He emphasized that investing in human talent is essential for achieving sustainable digital growth.
President Sisi added that these efforts aim to create a generation equipped with the skills required to drive Egypt’s digital future. By the end of 2024, approximately 60,000 specialists had entered the labor market, and digital outsourcing exports had more than doubled between 2022 and 2024.
The sector now contributes 6% to Egypt’s GDP, up from 3.2% in 2018, and continues to post annual growth rates of 14–16%.
Egypt as a regional outsourcing powerhouse
Egypt’s unified investment in infrastructure and workforce upgrading has established it as a regional outsourcing leader, thus providing international firms with the opportunity to scale up their recruitment of skilled workers at competitive costs.
The influx of digital exports and personnel signifies that Egypt is not only capitalizing on the demand for outsourcing services but is also establishing a long-term hub that can be adapted to new technologies, such as AI and data analytics.
The government’s backing, along with corporate alliances, will be a key advantage for the country in its journey to become a digital services and innovation center of the future.
