French automotive technology company Valeo has inaugurated a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development Centre in Cairo, marking 20 years of operations in Egypt and strengthening its long-term investment in the country’s engineering and software capabilities.
The launch ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Raafat Hendy, alongside Valeo Group CEO Christophe Périllat and senior executives. The centre is expected to reinforce Valeo’s global AI and software engineering network, with a focus on automotive innovation.
The facility will initially employ more than 50 engineers, with plans to scale to over 100 specialists in the near term. According to Valeo, the hub will accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence across its global engineering operations and support the development of advanced software for mobility solutions, including electric vehicles, driver assistance systems, and in-cabin technologies.
Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Raafat Hendy said the investment reflects Egypt’s growing role in global R&D.
“The AI Development Centre crowns Valeo’s presence, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a global R&D hub and showcasing the country’s engineering excellence and competitiveness in high-value innovation,” he said.
Valeo CEO Christophe Périllat described the centre as a key step in the company’s global AI strategy.
“Over the past two decades, Valeo Egypt has emerged as a powerhouse for high-value engineering and innovation. The launch of our AI Development Centre is a pivotal step aligned with our global strategy: integrating AI into all engineering activities,” he said.
Valeo established its operations in Egypt in 2005, and its Cairo engineering centre has since grown into one of its major global software hubs, contributing significantly to worldwide software development output.
The new centre will also support Valeo’s broader AI ecosystem, which includes more than 200 specialists across multiple regions, and advance next-generation mobility technologies as the company deepens its shift toward AI-driven automotive systems.
Officials from Egypt’s ICT sector said the project highlights the country’s continued appeal as a destination for high-value technology investment and advanced engineering.
With this launch, Valeo reinforces its two-decade presence in Egypt and positions Cairo more firmly as a strategic hub for AI and automotive software development on the African continent.
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