Dr. Ashraf Elgohary, Head of the Information Technology Sector at the Egyptian Customs Authority, met with a delegation representing Avala Complex ITS in Qatar. The meeting centered on the company's track record delivering large-scale international projects — with particular emphasis on its work across the African continent — and on technology investments Avala is planning to bring to Egypt in the period ahead.

SOURCE: LINKEDIN POST, DR. ASHRAF ELGOHARY

Among the investments discussed was a planned smart data center designed to support AI initiatives in Egypt and across the Arab world — positioning Egypt as a regional hub for AI-driven infrastructure under the planned rollout.

Cooperation agreed going forward

Both sides agreed to continue joint cooperation on several fronts:

• Additional joint workshops with technology sector specialists to upskill Customs Authority technology staff
• Training on the latest cybersecurity and AI technologies, delivered in partnership with Seoul University in South Korea as academic and research partner
• A joint study of Avala's technology solutions to modernize the IT infrastructure behind Egypt's customs systems
• A shared goal of improving the quality of services delivered to both Egyptian and foreign citizens

The meeting reflects a broader pattern in Avala's regional engagement: pairing its own technology and construction capabilities with academic partners — alongside its established technology partner Expernet in Seoul — to support public-sector digital transformation across its markets.

Source: LinkedIn post by Dr. Ashraf Elgohary, Head of the Information Technology Sector, Egyptian Customs Authority.