
Egypt has a large and growing tech workforce, with Cairo as the main hub and Alexandria as a secondary center. The country offers a young, educated population, competitive rates, and a growing startup ecosystem supported by incubators and government initiatives. Egypt's location at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe provides convenient time zone coverage.

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~105 million
Arabic
English common in business and tech
EGP
Egyptian Pound
72%
penetration
Moderate
Global Peace Index: 2.12 (2024)
Very Low
Numbeo Index: 17.8 (2026)
Egyptian work culture is relationship-driven and hierarchical. Personal trust is important in business dealings. Working hours can extend into the evening. The tech sector is more progressive, with growing acceptance of remote work and international collaboration.
Employment law provides basic protections including social insurance. Contractor arrangements are common in the tech and freelance sectors. Egypt's tech hub incentives support startup activity. International companies typically hire Egyptian talent as contractors or through EOR services.

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