Alshaya Group Marks 20 Years in Egypt and Announces the Grand Opening of Its First Offshoring Global Talent Centre in the Country Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, (23 April, 2026): Alshaya Group proudly announced the grand opening of its first offshoring Gl

Alshaya Group Marks 20 Years in Egypt and Announces the Grand Opening of Its First Offshoring Global Talent Centre in the Country Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, (23 April, 2026): Alshaya Group proudly announced the grand opening of its first offshoring Global Talent Centre in Egypt under the patronage of Eng. Ahmed El Zaher, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and in the presence of John Hadden, Chief Executive Officer of Alshaya Group as part of the celebration marking Alshaya Egypt’s 20th anniversary This Global Talent Centre is located within Alshaya Group’s new head office in Egypt located at the well-known development Citystars. The centre reaffirms Alshaya Group’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s digital transformation journey and to expanding its investments in the country’s information technology and offshoring shared services sectors. It also reflects the Group’s confidence in Egypt’s dynamic and highly capable young talent, who continue to play a key role in driving innovation and operational excellence across the business.In November 2025, Alshaya Group was privileged to participate in a Presidential Roundtable chaired by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, following its participation in the Global Offshoring Summit, where the Group also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ITIDA, witnessed by His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. The MoU aims to strengthen collaboration between the two parties across key areas, including operations management, IT services, knowledge and engineering services, and research and development. It also focuses on building digital capabilities and nurturing local talent. The agreement includes collaboration to leverage ITIDA’s talent database through the IT Skills portal, helping facilitate the recruitment, training, and career development of Egyptian professionals to support Alshaya Group’s operations internationally and in Egypt.John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, commented on the grand opening: “We are proud to mark 20 years of Alshaya’s presence in Egypt, a market that has played an important role in our regional growth. Since launching our operations in 2006, we have continued to expand our footprint, bringing leading international brands and customer experiences to the market. Egypt is now a vital strategic partner in our regional expansion, and we value our collaboration with ITIDA through the Global Talent Centre. This milestone is a significant advancement in strengthening our shared services and fostering outstanding Egyptian talent in technology and operations. We are continually inspired by the energy, ambition, and capability of Egypt’s young workforce, which is central to our long-term success in the market. We are proud to broaden our presence in Egypt and support the country’s initiatives to establish a robust digital economy.” The CEO of ITIDA, Eng. Ahmed Elzaher welcomed the partnership, emphasizing that it reflects global confidence in Egypt’s business environment and the capabilities of its local workforce. “The launch of Alshaya Group’s Global Talent Center reinforces Egypt’s position as a leading destination for IT and business services, underpinned by a large talent pool with a broad range of skills. We continue to see rising demand from global companies across different sectors to scale their shared services, IT, and operational functions in Egypt, positioning the country as a key hub for digital services and an increasingly attractive destination for investment from the Gulf and beyond.” He stated.Recognizing Egypt’s pivotal role in advancing the region’s digital economy and technology leadership, Alshaya Group established the Alshaya Contact and Technology Services in Cairo at the