Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC) is an integrated smart city, according to Khaled El-Husseini, spokesperson for the Administrative Capital for Urban Development company (ACUD).
El-Husseini also said that it is being set up with an integrated technological infrastructure according to the latest international standards. It also has a large number of integrated health, educational, residential, commercial, and administrative projects.
Read more: Egypt’s NAC is integrated smart city, has no market competition: ACUD Spokesperson
In line with the Egyptian government’s endeavors towards digital transformation and expansion of new smart cities, Ambassador Hong announces the 2021 K-City Global Partnership Program powered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea.
The program is a platform for Government to Government G2G cooperation aimed at providing technical assistance in smart city projects and knowledge sharing. The Korean Ministry will select projects to be implemented through the program in the following areas Smart city planning, Solution planning, and Solution demonstration.
Orange Business Services announced that it will design and build a new data center to provide cloud services for Egypt’s ‘New Administrative Capital’.
The project will be implemented in collaboration with Orange Egypt, who will supply the required infrastructure and services, following their appointment as the project’s prime contractor by Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) – owner and developer of the New Administrative Capital.
Read more: Orange to provide cloud services for Egypt’s ‘New Administrative Capital’
Omdia released its latest report on broadband networks. The report revealed special expectations that help decision makers to take appropriate steps and plans for the future of their business, especially as it encompassed a set of important recommendations and suggestions for developing broadband networks in Egypt. On top of them, is inevitability of working on reducing the digital gap and ensuring that broadband services reach all citizens, in addition to reviewing the increase in participation in mobile and fixed facilities to overcome financial obstacles, states the agency.
Moreover, the report underscored the fact that investment in broadband should be enlarged to be able to continue providing quality services, especially after the spread and outbreak of COVID-19. Eventually, the report emphasized that Egypt should continue to invest in developing digital skills to guarantee the provision of high level services to customers.
Read more: Egypt Most Advanced In Fixed Broadband Subs: Report
New government services that have become available online
Egypt’s public e-bills grew 250% to reach EGP 4 billion per month in 2020, up from EGP 1 billion last year, Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait said in a December 30th emailed statement.
He attributed the jump to the new government services that have become available online to encourage citizens to use e-payment amid the coronavirus pandemic.