DUBAI, UAE, 8 February 2022: Honeywell and Etisalat Misr, a subsidiary of the Etisalat Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop advanced solutions for smart buildings, communities and cities in Egypt, Honeywell said through a Press release. The companies will collaborate to build a cloud-based IoT platform to help further the advancement of greenfield and brownfield projects across Egypt, the company added.

Honeywell and Etisalat Misr, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

The MoU between Honeywell and Etisalat Misr outlines the intent to co-develop IoT-based offerings that leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and connecting and hosting technologies that can be applied to various vertical segments, such as manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, education, real estate and transportation, the company said, adding that it will provide expertise for the IoT-platform solution development, including hardware and software support and that Etisalat Misr will leverage its capabilities in connectivity, hosting services, software and operations.

The collaboration supports Egypt Vision 2030 by helping to enable digital transformation of key industry sectors across the country and creating a more sustainable environment through the deployment of smart solutions to conserve energy and water consumption and manage waste, Honeywell said.

“This effort builds on the established track record of Honeywell and Etisalat Misr to collaborate and deliver successful smart city projects,” said Khaled Hashem, President, Honeywell, Egypt and North Africa. “It will help further demonstrate the country’s ability to deliver cutting-edge, digital-first solutions to the citizens, companies and visitors of Egypt. By combining our IoT-based solutions and Etisalat Misr’s capabilities in connectivity, we aim to enhance the safety, security and quality of life of citizens while building more sustainable communities across the country.”

Khaled Hegazy, Chief Business Officer, Etisalat Misr, said: “We are pleased to extend our relationship with Honeywell in our joint efforts to support the Egypt 2030 strategic vision for a more diversified economy. With our combined expertise and capabilities, we can further drive digital transformation for key verticals in the region.”

Honeywell said the collaboration with Etisalat Misr will explore advance solutions that will help to create safer and more livable cities and communities for citizens through areas such as improved citizen engagement, public space monitoring, environmental monitoring, improved navigation and connected health systems. This MoU, it added, extends the strategic relationship between Honeywell and Etisalat Misr, which has collaborated on the City Operations Center in the New Administrative Capital since 2019.