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MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Daily News Egypt interviewed several leaders of Orange Egypt to discuss the company's investment vision and strategy for the Egyptian market in the upcoming period. The interviewees were Hisham Mahran, Chief Business Officer; Amin Amiri, Chief Technology Officer; and Ahmed El-Abd, Chief Commercial Officer. They shared their insights on the company's priorities, plans, and partnerships in the fields of digital payments, smart cities, data solutions, and social responsibility.
What are the company's priorities and strategic plan for 2024?
Our strategy for 2024 is to enhance our services and solutions in the areas of digital payments and smart cities while committing to our environmental goals of zero carbon emissions by 2040. We also aim to maintain our growth in revenues and operational activities, strengthening our position as a comprehensive and integrated provider of technology services across all technical fields. This is possible thanks to our significant investments in data solutions, digital services, and smart infrastructure, as well as the substantial growth in technology consumption in Egypt, especially under the government's digital transformation strategy. We will also continue to support our social responsibility initiatives in education, health, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment.
Hisham Mahran, Chief Business Officer
What are the key sectors you are investing in that contribute most to the company's revenues?
We focus on enhancing our investments in the communications and information technology sector, particularly in digital data, financial services, and smart cities. These are the sectors that have shown significant growth in internet usage rates and demand for internet services on our network.
Ahmed El-Abd, Chief Commercial Officer
What is the company's plan to provide digital solutions in urban communities?
Orange Egypt has a comprehensive strategy to provide digital solutions for smart cities according to the highest international standards. The company has the expertise, workforce, and collaboration with its parent company to deliver, manage, and operate these services efficiently. Orange Egypt is the most reliable digital services partner for many urban projects, such as the largest data center in the Administrative Capital, which serves as the central hub for all smart services in the capital.
How many mobile tower stations currently support 4G communication services?
Orange Egypt has completed over 80% of the planned mobile stations for this year, totaling nearly 500 stations. About 90% of the company's mobile stations, which exceed 9,000 stations, support 4G technologies. Orange Egypt is expanding throughout the country, focusing on Upper Egypt and the Delta, as well as cities and highways. The company is committed to its strategy to eliminate carbon emissions by 2040 and to provide premium communication and technology services that adhere to all environmental standards.
What are the latest developments regarding the availability of the “eSIM” service in Egypt? Can we expect it to be launched in 2024?
Orange Egypt has completed all tests and preparations to operate embedded electronic communication (eSIM) on its networks, following the global standards of telecommunications technologies. The company is currently coordinating with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority and service providers to obtain the final approval and launch the service in the Egyptian market.
Author: Daily News - Egypt
March 25th 2024
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