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Cooperation agreement with Benya Group in Egypt

Strengthening connectivity, data center infrastructure, and sovereign cloud capabilities to power Egypt's sovereign AI and digital infrastructure

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April 30, 2026
Press Release

Strengthening connectivity, data center infrastructure, and sovereign cloud capabilities to power Egypt's sovereign AI and digital infrastructure

Cairo, Egypt – April 30, 2026 – ALE International, operating under the trade name Alcatel-Lucent, today announced the signing of a term sheet of cooperation agreement with Benya Group to support the development of Egypt’s next generation digital infrastructure and accelerate the country’s AI and cloud ambitions.

Signed in Cairo, the agreement establishes a strategic framework for collaboration across secure connectivity, network modernization, data center infrastructure, and cloud-based services. The partnership will focus on building the high-performance digital foundations needed to support enterprise growth, public sector modernization, and emerging AI workloads across Egypt.

Alcatel-Lucent is committed to supporting Egypt's digital transformation and to building the infrastructure needed for its digital economy, and partnerships like this one are essential to making it happen. By combining our global technology expertise with Benya Group's strong local presence, we aim to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure that supports long-term innovation and economic growth.

Sandrine El Khodry, EVP Global Sales & Marketing at Alcatel-Lucent

The collaboration brings together Alcatel-Lucent’s experience in network infrastructure, cloud technologies, and secure digital platforms with Benya Group’s integration capabilities and market reach in Egypt. Together, the companies aim to deliver practical, scalable solutions for government institutions, enterprises, and critical sectors.

This agreement reflects our commitment to supporting Egypt’s digital future with infrastructure built for local needs and long-term resilience. Working with Alcatel-Lucent strengthens our ability to bring advanced digital services and infrastructure to organizations across the country.

Ahmed Mekky, Chairman & CEO at Benya Group

The partnership aligns with Egypt’s national digital transformation agenda and both companies’ shared focus on secure infrastructure, data sovereignty, and technology-led economic development.

About Alcatel-Lucent

ALE International, operating under the trade name Alcatel-Lucent, is a leading multinational technology company providing networking and communication solutions which enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness. In the Cloud. On Premises. Hybrid. All solutions have built-in security, limited environmental impact and are fully compliant with data protection requirements of organizations and individuals at a national sovereignty and international industry level.

Alcatel-Lucent focuses on three pillars: Environment Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance, providing technology solutions for the good of the environment, people, and business.

Over 100 years of innovation have made the company a trusted advisor to more than a million customers across the world. With headquarters in France and more than 3,000 business partners worldwide, ALE International achieves an effective global reach with a local focus.

The Alcatel-Lucent name and logo are trademarks of Nokia used under license by ALE.

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