The project is envisioned as a large-scale platform supporting data centers, cloud computing, AI and digital services, with the parties reviewing its preliminary size, implementation phases and potential investment and technology opportunities.
This came in an article published by the Middle East News Agency (MENA) marking the 70th anniversary of Egypt-China diplomatic relations.
The proposed data center would be used by Egypt’s military, for surveillance and other public-sector services, according to Bloomberg.
Gaudiosi said AI represents the next frontier in the U.S.-Egypt partnership, extending cooperation beyond governments to the private sector.
Mahmoud Badawy, Assistant Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Digital Transformation, said Egypt is leveraging technology to drive economic growth, improve public services, attract investment, and build national capabilities.