Egypt: Supreme Council of Digital Society adopted Cloud First Policy (2024) including licensing requirements

On 13 March 2024, the Supreme Council of Digital Society adopted the Cloud First Policy (2024) including licensing requirements. The policy requires cloud service providers (CSPs) to comply with the Regulatory Framework for Establishing and Operating Data Centres and Providing Hosting Services for Cloud Computing (2021). CSPs must obtain a Tier-3 Licence to deliver services to governmental agencies, ensuring adherence to technical, security, and operational standards. Service providers are prohibited from offering higher-tier services without appropriate licensing, and compliance with these licensing requirements is monitored to guarantee the security and reliability of cloud computing systems.