Tech Source GDS and THOTH Consulting and Business Development have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at supporting the growth of Egyptian companies, strengthening their managerial and operational capabilities, and helping them expand and export their services to international markets, with a particular focus on the Gulf region and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The protocol was signed by Dr. Shima El-Shinawy, Deputy CEO of Tech Source GDS, and Eng. Haitham Mansour, CEO of THOTH Consulting and Business Development, in the presence of representatives from both companies.
Integrated Support Ecosystem
The agreement reflects the two companies’ shared commitment to building an integrated support ecosystem that enables Egyptian startups and other growth-oriented businesses to develop their business models, improve their export readiness, and access new opportunities across regional and international markets.
Areas of Cooperation
Under the protocol, the two companies will cooperate to assess business needs and provide specialised programmes and services in business development, institutional capacity building, and the enhancement of operational and commercial models. The partnership will also prepare companies for expansion beyond the domestic market.
The cooperation will further support companies in strengthening their institutional structures, conducting research into target markets, identifying suitable export opportunities, developing market-entry strategies, building commercial partnerships, and connecting Egyptian businesses with business networks and prospective clients abroad.
The Gulf region, particularly Saudi Arabia, will be given priority under the partnership, in light of its rapid economic expansion, ongoing digital transformation, and growing demand for technology, consulting, and business development services.
Export Opportunities
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Chairman of Tech Source GDS, said the protocol reflects a shared vision to transform the technical expertise and human capital available within Egyptian companies into tangible growth and export opportunities.
“Egypt has a broad base of highly qualified professionals and companies capable of delivering competitive services. However, expanding beyond the domestic market requires more than a high-quality product or service. It requires a strong institutional foundation, an in-depth understanding of target markets, a scalable operating model, and an effective network of relationships and partnerships,” Abdel Wahab said.
He explained that the partnership with THOTH will combine technological and operational expertise with capabilities in consulting, institutional development, and market entry. This integrated approach will help startups move from delivering high-quality services locally to building scalable and export-ready businesses.
Abdel Wahab stressed that Saudi Arabia represents one of the most important target markets, given its attractive investment opportunities and the rapid growth of its technology, services, and digital transformation sectors.
“Success in the Saudi market requires institutional readiness and a thorough understanding of its business environment and customer requirements,” he added.
International Expansion
Eng. Haitham Mansour, CEO of THOTH Consulting and Business Development, said international expansion does not begin with travelling abroad or opening a new office. Instead, it starts within the company itself by building an institutional model capable of delivering consistent quality and effectively managing operations, growth, and risk.
“A company may have a strong product or a highly skilled technical team, but entering a new market requires an understanding of customer behaviour, the competitive landscape, regulatory requirements, pricing and contracting mechanisms, as well as the ability to adapt its services to the needs of each market,” Mansour said.
He explained that the protocol aims to help companies bridge the gap between ambition and actual readiness by combining strategic planning, institutional development, and practical implementation.
Mansour added that Saudi Arabia holds significant importance within the partnership’s expansion plans, given the promising opportunities it offers companies providing technology solutions and specialised professional services.
“The two companies will work together to help qualified businesses build the relationships and partnerships required to enter the Saudi market and establish a sustainable presence,” he said.
Growth-Ready Companies
Dr. Shima El-Shinawy, Deputy CEO of Tech Source GDS, said the protocol focuses on building companies’ capabilities sustainably, rather than providing temporary solutions or advisory services disconnected from implementation.
“Many startups face challenges as they move from the idea stage to the growth stage, with even more complex challenges emerging when they attempt to enter new markets. We will therefore help companies assess their readiness, develop their organisational structures and business models, improve their internal operations, and create measurable and actionable expansion plans,” El-Shinawy said.
She explained that the partnership will also focus on developing talent within participating companies, strengthening their ability to manage growth, improving the quality of their services, and helping them meet the professional and operational requirements of their target markets.
El-Shinawy stressed that service exports represent a genuine opportunity for the Egyptian economy, as they can increase foreign-currency revenues, create high-quality jobs, and strengthen the presence of Egyptian professionals and companies across regional markets.
Supporting Egyptian Service Exports
Through their partnership, Tech Source GDS and THOTH Consulting aim to strengthen the ability of Egyptian companies to export their services by aligning institutional readiness with the requirements of target markets.
The initiative seeks to turn international expansion into a structured process based on opportunity analysis, operational preparedness, and partnership building.
Over the coming period, the two companies plan to develop joint programmes and initiatives for startups and other businesses seeking to expand. They will also organise meetings, events, and workshops to raise awareness of available opportunities and the requirements for entering international markets.
Both parties affirmed that the protocol marks the beginning of a long-term partnership focused on creating successful models of Egyptian companies capable of competing regionally and contributing to the growth of Egypt’s technology, professional, and consulting service exports.