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Deloitte Opens its First Innovation Center in Egypt with a $30 Million Investment

A New Hub for Digital Innovation in Egypt

Deloitte, a global consulting and accounting firm, has opened its first innovation center in Egypt, marking a significant step in its commitment to the Egyptian market. The Deloitte Innovation Hub, located in Cairo, will specialize in delivering innovative technology services, with a $30 million investment over three years. This is the first time Deloitte has launched a center for exporting innovative digital services from Egypt, despite its long-standing presence in the country as a consulting and accounting firm.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Ahmed El-Zohary, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA),Richard Houston, CEO of Deloitte North and South Europe, Mu'tasim Al-Dajani, CEO of Deloitte Middle East, and Hani Gerges, partner responsible for the Deloitte Innovation Center in Cairo.

A Vision for Growth and Empowerment

Deloitte's new innovation hub in Cairo is part of a broader strategy to establish key centers globally. This center is positioned as a leading hub for cross-border technological services, attracting talent and fostering innovation. Since its inception, the center has experienced significant growth in its export-oriented operations, serving international clients. The center currently employs 350 highly skilled individuals, a mix of recent graduates and experienced professionals. The company aims to increase the number of employees at the center to 5,000 over the next few years, reflecting its commitment to fostering and empowering local talent.

A Boost for Egypt's Digital Economy

The opening of the Deloitte Innovation Center in Cairo underscores the growing confidence of international companies in Egypt as a hub for investment in information technology and digital creativity. The government is committed to strengthening innovative capabilities within the Egyptian society, recognizing the vital role of digital innovation in driving economic growth. Egypt boasts a strong foundation of skilled young professionals in various digital technologies, further attracting foreign investment.

The government is also actively encouraging international companies to establish outsourcing centers in Egypt, creating high-value job opportunities for young Egyptians, increasing digital exports, and supporting the development of a knowledge-based economy. Egypt's digital exports have shown continuous growth, reaching approximately $6.2 billion in 2023.

A Center for Innovation and Excellence

The Deloitte Innovation Center is poised to play a crucial role in creating new job opportunities for Egyptian youth, strengthening the digital economy, and enhancing Egypt's position on the global outsourcing map. The center will provide an environment that stimulates innovation and development of cutting-edge, specialized, and high-value technological solutions to meet the needs of the global market, further boosting Egypt's IT services exports.

Hani Gerges, the partner responsible for the Deloitte Innovation Center in Cairo, emphasized that Deloitte's investment in this center reflects its commitment to the Egyptian market and its strong belief in the market's ability to produce talent capable of delivering high-quality professional services to clients worldwide. He added that the center will contribute to developing the skills of Egyptian talent and increasing their exposure to global markets, thus enhancing the center's positive impact on Egypt while simultaneously delivering added value to clients in Europe and the Middle East.

Expanding Services and Capabilities

The center is set to continue its growth trajectory, offering a wider range of services catering to clients in Europe and the Middle East. These services include artificial intelligence, data analytics, marketing and commerce, cloud services, cybersecurity, and enterprise resource planning. This expansion will strengthen the center's influence and positive role in the Egyptian market, benefiting various sectors and businesses.

Deloitte's investment in establishing the Deloitte Innovation Center in Egypt aims to enhance the capabilities of rising talent in emerging technology fields, computer science and engineering, business and information systems, data engineering, and more.