Egypt’s Communications Minister inspects Samsung factory expansion in Beni Suef

By:  Robert Kwaku Annor

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, has conducted an inspection tour of a Samsung manufacturing facility in Beni Suef Governorate, as part of efforts to review ongoing investments and expansion in the country’s electronics industry.

The visit, which included Beni Suef Governor Abdullah Abdulaziz, focused on assessing the factory’s latest production lines and the company’s plans to scale up manufacturing capacity. The facility, operated by Samsung Electronics, spans approximately 9,000 square meters and represents a total investment of nearly $100 million, providing around 1,500 direct and indirect jobs.

Samsung began operations at the site in 2022 with the production of educational tablets, initially reaching an annual capacity of about 700,000 units. In 2025, the company expanded its footprint with the launch of an additional facility dedicated to manufacturing mobile phones and tablets, increasing overall production capacity to up to 6 million units.

During the tour, the minister received a briefing from Won Kim on the factory’s production performance and market distribution. In 2025, the plant produced approximately 2.2 million mobile phones and 600,000 tablets for the local market, while also supporting exports to international markets. The facility manufactures several of Samsung’s latest mobile device models, which are released in Egypt alongside global launches.

Hindi also reviewed the company’s production roadmap for 2026, which includes plans to expand output of mobile phones and educational tablets to meet both domestic demand and export requirements.

The minister highlighted Samsung’s role as one of the early international partners in Egypt’s strategy to develop its electronics sector and deepen local manufacturing. He noted that the company’s continued expansion reflects confidence in Egypt’s workforce and investment climate, as well as the country’s ability to produce globally competitive technology products.

He added that the project demonstrates effective collaboration between the government and the private sector, combining international expertise with local capabilities. The initiative is aligned with Egypt’s broader policy to strengthen its manufacturing base, particularly in Upper Egypt, while creating employment opportunities and enhancing economic competitiveness.

The factory’s presence in Beni Suef also supports the government’s objective of promoting industrial development outside major urban centres, contributing to regional economic growth.

The inspection was attended by senior officials, including the Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Industry Development Authority, Ahmed Al-Zaher, alongside representatives from Samsung Egypt and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

The visit forms part of a broader tour by the minister across Beni Suef Governorate, which includes the inauguration and inspection of telecommunications, information technology, and postal infrastructure projects, as well as engagements aimed at advancing Egypt’s digital transformation agenda.