Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Orange Egypt Partner to Digitize 'Carry On' Project

The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade is increasingly relying on technology and telecommunications companies for its digital projects. This move highlights the government's accelerated efforts to modernize the internal trade system. The Ministry is currently discussing with Orange Egypt a collaboration for the national 'Carry On' project, which aims to unify the commercial identity and develop and manage its affiliated outlets using the latest digital solutions. This focus on leveraging Orange Egypt's expertise shows that the Ministry is betting on technology as a key driver to boost the operational efficiency of government outlets. This will happen by developing digital infrastructure, expanding the use of electronic payment and collection systems, and managing branches with smart solutions. All these steps will help improve service quality, enhance governance, and increase resource management efficiency. During a meeting between Dr. Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, and company officials, both sides reviewed several solutions that could be integrated into the project. These included developing the technological infrastructure for outlets, digital marketing, data analysis, and solutions for managing and operating branches. This will support more efficient operational decision-making based on data. The Minister emphasized that the Ministry's policy is to expand partnerships with major specialized national and international companies. The goal is to use the latest technologies in strategic projects. He pointed out that the 'Carry On' project is one of the most important internal trade development projects, as it aims to build a modern model for managing outlets based on technology, digital transformation, and the application of governance principles. The discussions also reflect a trend towards employing more advanced technologies within the supply system, including cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and electronic payment systems. This will boost operational efficiency, reduce reliance on traditional procedures, and support the project's sustainability and future scalability. This move is part of a broader government push to digitize public services and rely on data to improve performance and support decision-making. This aligns with the state's strategy to build a digital economy and enhance financial inclusion, while also creating more opportunities for technology companies to participate in government digital transformation projects.