Silicon Waha

Silicon Waha (Arabic: واحات السيليكون, "Silicon Oases") is an Egyptian state-owned joint-stock company established in 2016 to plan, design, build, and operate specialized technology zones across Egypt. It was created as a partnership between three government bodies: the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), both under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) under the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities. The company was formed under Law No. 159 of 1980. Silicon Waha's mission is to enable companies in the communications, information technology, and technology-based sectors by providing flexible, high-quality spaces and world-class infrastructure that allow them to innovate, grow, and thrive in Egypt's evolving digital economy. Its vision is to spread technology zones throughout Egypt and lead the future of business by operating technology zones that drive sustainable growth and digital transformation. The company works with partners to create a competitive and attractive environment for innovators, entrepreneurs, local companies, and regional and international investors, linking the local economy to international trade. As of 2022, Silicon Waha owned seven technology zones within Egypt. These zones are designed to host call centers, educational institutes, and industrial projects, offering an integrated technology system. The company provides logistics services and undertakes the infrastructure and technology projects needed to develop these zones. Its board of directors includes representatives from its government shareholders and other appointees, with Dr. Adel Rashad Danish serving as chairman, Major General Magdy Youssef as vice chairman, and Mr. Hashem Mansi as CEO and managing director. Silicon Waha operates as a government-owned entity, not a publicly listed company. Its role is central to Egypt's strategy of decentralizing technology infrastructure and fostering regional development through specialized technology parks.

Silicon Waha was established in 2016 as an Egyptian joint-stock company under Law No. 159 of 1980. It was formed as a partnership between three government entities: the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), both affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA), affiliated with the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities. The company's purpose was to spread technology zones throughout Egypt, providing an opportunity to experience an integrated technology system for a future led by technology. The company's mission is to enable companies operating in the communications, information technology, and technology-based sectors by providing flexible, high-quality spaces and world-class infrastructure, allowing them to innovate, grow, and prosper in Egypt's evolving digital economy. Its vision is to spread technology zones throughout Egypt to lead the future of business by operating technology zones that drive sustainable growth and digital transformation. Silicon Waha works with all its partners to provide a competitive and attractive environment for innovators, entrepreneurs, local companies, and regional and international investors, through which it aims to link the local economy with international trade. The company operates in the field of planning, designing, implementing, and constructing specialized technology zones in the communications and information technology sector, as well as providing logistics services and establishing the infrastructure and technology projects required for the development of these zones. As of 2022, Silicon Waha owned seven technology zones within Egypt. These zones are designed to host call centers, educational institutes, and industrial projects. The company continues to operate as a state-owned entity driving Egypt's digital transformation through specialized technology parks.

• 2022

  Silicon Waha owned seven technology zones within Egypt.

• 2016

  Silicon Waha established as an Egyptian joint-stock company under Law No. 159 of 1980.

State-owned developer of integrated technology zones enabling Egypt's digital economy.

• Technology zones

  Specialized zones for communications and information technology, hosting call centers, educational institutes, and industrial projects.

• Infrastructure development

  Establishing the infrastructure and technology projects required for the development of technology zones.

• Logistics services

  Providing logistics services for technology zones.

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