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Egypt's Military Production and Thales Team Up to Boost Telecom Manufacturing and Exports

Egypt's Minister of Military Production recently met with Thales Egypt and Masar to explore expanding local manufacturing of telecom and electronic devices. The goal is to boost technology transfer and increase exports, helping Egypt become a regional leader in this field.

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Egypt's Military Production and Thales Team Up to Boost Telecom Manufacturing and Exports

Dr. Engineer Salah Suleiman Jamblat, Minister of State for Military Production, met with Engineer Ahmed El-Assar, Founder and Director of Masar for Consulting and Business Development, and Engineer Sherif Barakat, CEO of Thales Egypt. They discussed ways to expand their joint cooperation in manufacturing communication devices and electronic industries. This move supports the state's efforts to localize technology and deepen local manufacturing. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that the Ministry of Military Production continues to implement the directives of the political leadership. These directives aim to transfer and localize the latest industrial technologies, increase the added value of local products, and enhance the competitiveness of military production companies. The goal is to meet local market needs and expand into foreign markets, while also building strategic partnerships with international companies to support the national economy.

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