Egypt has taken a significant step in advancing its digital economy and logistics capabilities with the inauguration of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest quick-commerce fulfilment centre, developed by Talabat Egypt.
Representing the Prime Minister, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi led the official opening ceremony, attended by Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, and Ahmed El Zaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency.
Located within the Yanmu East logistics complex on the Cairo-Suez Road, the facility was developed in partnership with Hassan Allam Utilities. Spanning around 27,000 sqm, the hub is designed to handle up to one million items per day, making it the largest of its kind in the region.
The centre currently supports 100% of Talabat Mart’s operations across 12 Egyptian cities, with plans to expand to 17 cities in the near term. This positions the facility as a cornerstone of Talabat’s growth strategy and Egypt’s broader ambition to become a regional hub for e-commerce and digital services.
Hindi said the expansion–particularly the launch of an AI-powered logistics centre–reflects growing investor confidence in Egypt’s market potential. He highlighted improvements in digital infrastructure, the widespread adoption of online platforms, and the rapid growth of mobile-based services as key drivers attracting global companies to scale locally.
The facility operates through fully integrated, real-time systems linking inventory management, retail platforms, and supply chain operations. It also deploys proprietary AI models to forecast demand, optimise inventory allocation, and automate supply processes–enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and enabling faster, more accurate order fulfilment.
Designed as a next-generation quick-commerce hub, the centre emphasises scalability and technological efficiency. It currently accommodates around 75,000 storage locations, with the capacity to double throughput within the same footprint through advanced space optimisation technologies, without the need for physical expansion.
Talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez described the project as a major milestone for the company in Egypt and across the region, noting that it will enhance operational reliability, improve product availability, and strengthen support for partners as demand for quick-commerce services continues to grow.
Mohamed Sakina, Regional General Manager of Talabat Mart, said the facility goes beyond conventional warehousing, functioning instead as a smart logistics ecosystem. He added that continued investment in advanced technologies underscores Talabat’s commitment to delivering faster, more reliable services aligned with international best practices.
Beyond operational efficiencies, the hub is expected to generate broader economic benefits by supporting local producers, suppliers, and merchants. By improving access to distribution networks and boosting efficiency, it will help enhance competitiveness, expand market reach, and elevate service quality for consumers.
Talabat Egypt plays a central role within the company’s regional operations, employing around 3,100 people, including more than 1,600 specialists based in its technology and shared services centre, which supports operations across eight markets.
