The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has adopted the regulatory framework for establishing data centres and providing cloud computing services.
This step is in line with the state’s strategy to support the digital transformation process and attract and increase investments in this field, in addition to maximizing the benefit of Egypt’s geographical location and enhancing its strategic position as a regional and global focal point for data traffic and a gateway connecting Africa and the Middle East to Europe, making it one of the most promising markets in the rapidly growing field of data centres.
Moreover, NTRA has studied the best international models and practices in the field of establishing data centres and providing cloud computing services, as well as holding meetings and hearings with local and international companies working in this field to find out the best regulatory policies applicable in global markets and could be convenient for the Egyptian market. The regulatory framework was prepared and approved to serve as a tool for organizing and facilitating work procedures for data centres and providing the necessary facilities for investment in this field.
This regulatory framework aims to attract giant data centre companies to the Egyptian telecom market. This will contribute to attracting investments in the field of cloud computing and electronic content, and the subsequent provision of new job opportunities in the field of establishing and operating data centres and associated facilities. This would support the state’s plans for digital transformation and providing electronic services provided to citizens, through the applications provided by data centres through which electronic transactions can be carried out in a simpler and faster way using quick access to content hosted within data centres in Egypt.