# Egypt digital services and outsourcing sector growth > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-digital-services-and-outsourcing-sector-growth > Updated: 2026-09-07T14:58:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Egypt’s digital services and offshoring sector is experiencing significant growth and a strategic shift toward high-value services. In 2025, the sector generated approximately $5.2 billion in exports, driven by a transition from traditional call-center operations to specialized fields such as software development, data analysis, cloud services, and generative artificial intelligence. The industry currently comprises 252 companies and 282 global delivery centers, employing over 195,000 specialists. While Cairo remains a primary center, Alexandria has emerged as a notable technology hub. Growth is being facilitated by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). Building on this momentum, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi announced a target to reach $8 billion in outsourcing exports by 2028. The government’s strategy focuses on fostering an innovation-based digital economy by supporting startups and addressing challenges related to funding, market access, and talent acquisition through partnerships with the business community. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Egypt targets $8 billion in outsourcing exports by 2028 Egypt aims to reach $8 billion in outsourcing exports by 2028, according to Minister of Communications Raafat Hindi at the Tech Invest Egypt conference. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-targets-8-billion-in-outsourcing-exports-by-2028 ### 2026-08-26: Egypt’s digital services sector reaches $5.2bn in exports Egypt’s offshoring and digital services sector reached $5.2 billion in exports in 2025, driven by a shift toward high-value AI, software development, and specialized digital services. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-digital-services-sector-generates-52-billion-in-exports --- Cite as: Egypt digital services and outsourcing sector growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-digital-services-and-outsourcing-sector-growth