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IBM Partners with FABMISR to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption Through watsonxIBM has announced a collaboration with First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR) to accelerate the adoption of enterprise artificial intelligence through the IBM watsonx portfolio, with a focus on enhancing productivity, financial...
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Formation of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets Board (2026–2028) and Election...Key Highlights of the New Board Formation The General Assembly of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets convened, electing a new Board of Directors through 2028 under the chairmanship of Abdulla Al...
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Egypt and Russia Move to Activate Russian Industrial Zone in Ain SokhnaEgypt and Russia are moving the long-planned Russian Industrial Zone from the planning stage toward implementation, as officials from both countries discussed the steps required to begin operations within the Suez Canal...
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Housing and Development Bank Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative with Baheya FoundationThe Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has launched a breast cancer awareness initiative in cooperation with the Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer , as part of its...
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Zilla Capital Advises ATCO Pharma on Strategic Investment by RMBV’s RNAF III...Zilla Capital has announced the signing of definitive agreements for a strategic investment by RNAF III , a fund managed by RMBV , in Egyptian pharmaceutical company ATCO Pharma . Zilla Capital...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Trend AI Enhances Vision One Platform to Detect Security Vulnerabilities and Monitor...Trend AI, the enterprise security solutions arm of Trend Micro, has introduced new capabilities to its Vision One cybersecurity platform to help organizations in the UAE identify security vulnerabilities before they are...
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UAE’s CapQuest Raises $1M to Enhance Its Tech Platform and Prepares for...New Funding to Accelerate Growth and International Expansion UAE-based CapQuest, a company specializing in equity management software development, has successfully closed a $1 million Pre-Seed funding round. The round was co-led by...
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UAE-Based ”Ayan” Secures AED 2.2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding for Global ExpansionThe regions artificial intelligence sector has taken a significant step toward international growth as Ayan, a UAE-based startup specializing in agentic AI, successfully closed a AED 2.2 million Pre-Seed funding round. Supported...
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PureCS and Dell Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Cybersecurity Services in...Regional and Global Collaboration to Combat Cyber Threats PureCS, a specialized digital infrastructure and cybersecurity provider under PureHealth, has signed a cooperation agreement with Dell Technologies to enhance cybersecurity services across the...
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UAE Ministry of Finance Amends E-Invoicing Provisions to Facilitate Business and Ease...In line with updating the tax system and supporting the country’s business sector, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. (197) of 2026, amending certain provisions of Ministerial Decision No....
Business
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Strategic Partnership Between Dyna.Ai and Bahrain FinTech Bay to Drive AI Solutions...Dyna.Ai, a Singapore-headquartered global provider of Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS), has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Bahrain FinTech Bay, the region’s leading fintech center. The collaboration aims to deliver...
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EBRD-Led Financing Backs Egypt’s Largest Solar Power Project with Battery StorageA consortium of development lenders led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed up to $566 million in debt financing for the Nefr Minya renewable energy project in...
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Egypt and Talaat Moustafa Group Ink 11 Trillion EGP Deal for Four...Cementing a robust public-private partnership, the Egyptian government and Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) have finalized a massive agreement to establish and operate four expansive mixed-use projects valued at 11 trillion EGP. The...
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Egypt Mobile Wallets 2026: Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, WE Pay and eamp;...Mobile wallets in Egypt allow users to transfer money, pay bills, deposit funds and withdraw cash without relying on traditional banking transactions. However, fees and transaction limits vary by provider, service and...
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EFG Hermes Successfully Completes Egyptian Stock Exchange’s Largest IPO Since 2021 for...EFG Hermes, the investment bank arm of EFG Holding and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has successfully managed and completed the Initial Public Offering...
Technology
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Intel Expands US Manufacturing Capabilities to Drive AI SurgeAmerican chipmaker Intel has achieved a new milestone in its US factory expansion projects, responding to rebounding demand for data center processors and artificial intelligence applications. The move aligns with the company’s...
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Telecom Revolution: Global Operators Integrate AI and 5G Networks via NVIDIA and...Transforming Telecom Networks into Distributed Smart Platforms Global telecommunications leaders are restructuring their networks into distributed platforms designed to run AI applications. Driven by accelerated computing technologies from U.S.-based NVIDIA and Finland’s...
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Nvidia Expands Global Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Rising Demand for AI InfrastructureNvidia, the US-based designer of graphics processing units, accelerated computing technologies, and artificial intelligence solutions, has announced new agreements with supply-chain partners to expand its global manufacturing capacity. The agreements are aimed...
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Integration Between the NTRA and the NCDPD to Enhance Digital Accessibility and...A Strategic Priority for Digital Inclusion and Cyber Safety Eng. Mohamed Shamroukh, CEO of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), emphasized that empowering persons with disabilities and protecting children on the internet...
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Huawei Cloud and Fixed Solutions Partner to Launch the Personal Data Protection...Implementation of Law 151 and Regulatory Compliance Strategies Huawei Cloud, in partnership with Fixed Solutions (the technology arm of Fixed Investment Group), is organizing the Personal Data Protection Forum 2026 next Monday...
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Egypt’s Digital Strategy Targets $12 Billion in Digital Exports and 200,000 New...Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Raafat Hendy, outlined the country’s Digital Egypt strategy and its key targets through 2030 during a high-level “Digital Egypt” session held as part of...
Smart cities
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Huawei Leads Global Digital Transformation with Launch of ”AI City 2026” Report...Global Summit Shaping the Future of Smart Cities in Shanghai Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, in collaboration with Chinas State Information Center, released a high-level research report on the development of AI City...
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Samih Sawiris: Egypt’s Property Market Needs a Correction — and Not Every...Egypt’s real estate market is approaching a period of correction that could force financially weaker developers out while leaving experienced, well-capitalized companies in a stronger position, according to businessman Samih Sawiris. Sawiris...
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Building Future and Smart Cities: Meinhardt Showcases Latest Engineering Solutions and Digital...Meinhardt Group, one of the worlds leading engineering, urban planning, and smart city infrastructure consulting firms, is preparing to participate in the Cairo ICT 2026 exhibition and conference, the premier technology and...
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AI Leaders Examine Worst-Case Scenarios as Cyberattack Fears GrowArtificial intelligence companies are considering how the industry might respond to a major AI-related crisis, as concerns grow over the potential misuse of advanced systems and the consequences of a large-scale cybersecurity...
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and Hub71 Partner to Propel PropTech Innovation...The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the regulatory body affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech...
Banks
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QNB Egypt’s Assets Surge 236% in Five Years to EGP 1.113 TrillionQNB Egypt recorded a significant expansion in its asset base over the five years to September 2026, with total assets rising 236% to approximately EGP 1.113 trillion, compared with EGP 331.04 billion...
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How to Invest in the Egyptian Stock Market With EGP 100 Using...Digital investment platforms are making Egypt’s stock market more accessible to individual investors by allowing users to open brokerage accounts, deposit funds and buy shares through mobile applications. Thndr, for example, advertises...
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CBE Leads Regional Initiative to Embed Climate Risks in COMESA Central Bank...Boosting Financial Resilience and Pan-African Cooperation In a strategic move to safeguard the region’s banking systems, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) organized a hands-on training program focused on incorporating climate-related risks...
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US Dollar Holds Steady Against Egyptian Pound at Banks Before Wednesday TradingThe US dollar remained stable against the Egyptian pound across Egyptian banks ahead of the start of trading on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following gains recorded since the beginning of the week....
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Central Bank of Egypt Withdraws EGP 609.74 Billion in Liquidity From BanksThe Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) withdrew approximately EGP 609.74 billion in liquidity from banks operating in the local banking sector on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as part of its monetary policy...
Fin tech
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Abdullah Assal: The Success of Digital Transformation Is Measured by Its Ability...Abdullah Assal, Co-founder and CEO of Sahl—a leading electronic payments and fintech company—emphasized that the success of digital transformation does not depend on the number of digitized services, but on their actual...
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Digital Banks in Egypt: How Will They Transform Everyday Financial Transactions?Digital banking is emerging as a new stage in Egypt’s financial transformation, allowing customers to manage their money and access banking services through digital platforms rather than relying primarily on physical branches....
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InstaPay Egypt Guide: Transfer Limits, Security Tips and How to Handle Wrong...InstaPay is a mobile payment application that enables users in Egypt to transfer money instantly between eligible bank accounts, digital wallets and payment cards, around the clock. The service also supports balance...
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Souhoola Consumer Finance Secures FRA Approval for Digital Operations via VLensBM Consumer Finance (Souhoola) has obtained approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to engage in consumer finance activities utilizing financial technology (FinTech) through VLens. This strategic move aims to expand its...
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Visa, Bill, and Billtrust Launch First Live AI Agent B2B Payment PilotVisa, a global leader in digital payments technology, in collaboration with US-based financial software and payment management providers Bill and Billtrust, announced the launch of a live operational pilot enabling AI agents...
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Valu vs. Aman vs. Forsa: How to Choose the Best Buy Now,...Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are giving Egyptian consumers more ways to finance purchases of electronics, furniture, clothing and other goods without paying the full price upfront. Platforms such as Valu,...
Cars
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BAIC Launches Presales for Its New ”Xingtan 5X” SUV Featuring Huawei Autonomous...The market is gearing up for a boost in the sport-utility vehicle sector as BAIC Beijing Off-Road officially announced the start of presales for its new boxy-designed BAIC Xingtan 5X, which aims...
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European Alliance Led by NVIDIA to Shape the Future of Autonomous Driving...At its conference in Berlin, American company NVIDIA, a specialist in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence, revealed an expansion of its collaboration with a group of leading European automotive and mobility companies....
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BYD’s Yangwang U9 Supercar Arrives in Egypt as the First in the...A Milestone for the Egyptian Automotive Market QN Automotive has announced the official debut of the Yangwang U9 electric supercar in the Egyptian market. According to the company, Egypt is the first...
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The Rivian Revolution: From Electric Trucks to a Future Tech GiantAmerican electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is reimagining its entire business model. The company is pivoting from its traditional role as an electric truck and SUV maker to become a full-suite technology provider...
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Mansour Auto Trade Expands Jetour’s Footprint in Egypt with a New Showroom...Strategic Partnership to Boost Local Reach Reflecting Kasrawy Group’s commitment—the exclusive agent for Chinas Jetour in Egypt—to expanding its geographical distribution network, Mansour Auto Trade (an authorized dealer) inaugurated its latest Jetour...
cyber security
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Housing and Development Bank Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign to Protect Customers from...Housing and Development Bank Promotes Cybersecurity Awareness Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign throughout October to increase customers’ understanding of online fraud risks and provide guidance on...
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Sophos Appoints Fayez Iweidat as Vice President of Sales for the Middle...In a strategic step aimed at strengthening its regional presence and expanding its business scope and strategic partnerships, Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced the appointment of Fayez Iweidat as...
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Microsoft Disrupts Cybercrime Network Targeting 75,000 Organizations Across 150 CountriesMicrosoft has taken action to disrupt three components of a cross-border cybercrime network that supplied accounts, tools and infrastructure for online fraud and impersonation. The operation involved Health-ISAC, cybersecurity partners and law...
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AdFection Spyware Turns Online Ads Into a New Route for Zero-Click Device...Digital Advertising Becomes a Spyware Delivery Channel Online advertisements are at the center of a newly uncovered cyber espionage operation involving spyware known as AdFection , according to an investigation by Citizen...
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Open Source Summit Europe Puts Digital Sovereignty Into PracticeDigital sovereignty and artificial intelligence dominated this years Open Source Summit Europe, but the discussions also delivered practical approaches to reducing technology dependence, strengthening software security and measuring the value of open...
Markets
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T Developments Launches T19 Business Complex in Egypt’s New CapitalT Developments, the new brand of Tetra Real Estate Group, has launched T19 Business Complex, its first commercial and administrative project in the Financial District of Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, with planned...
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Amazon in Talks to Acquire AI Startup ”Decart” for Around $7 BillionAmazon is in advanced talks to acquire the artificial intelligence startup Decart in a deal that could be valued at approximately $7 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal...
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Emaar Misr Appoints BDO as Independent Advisor to Finalize 100% Acquisition of...Evaluative Step to Calculate the Swap Ratio Emaar Misr for Development has decided to appoint BDO Keys Financial Advisors as an independent financial advisor to determine the fair value of its shares...
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OPPO Unveils F35 Pro 5G With 8,000mAh Battery and 144Hz AMOLED DisplayOPPO has expanded its F-series lineup in India with the launch of the new F35 Pro 5G, a mid-range smartphone designed to combine high-refresh-rate display performance, long battery life and enhanced selfie...
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Amazon Faces Growing Backlash in Texas Over Prime Air Drone Delivery Noise...Amazon is facing mounting pushback from residents in a neighborhood in Richardson, Texas, due to its delivery drones flying over homes throughout the day. The continuous flights have sparked a wave of...
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Amazon Blocks Metas Muse AI Agent from Executing Direct E-Commerce PurchasesUsers of Metas AI agent, Muse, have begun encountering systemic restrictions when attempting to deploy the tool to complete purchases on Amazon. The platform now displays automated messages stating that unauthorized AI...
Ai
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Facebook ranks worst for online harassmentA new global survey has found Facebook to be the leading platform for online abuse targeting land and environmental defenders, with over 90 percent of respondents reporting some form of digital harassment....
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Madrid puts a stop to screens in classroomsThe Community of Madrid has decided to set limits on screen use in the earliest stages of education. The new decree, which will come into effect in the 2025/26 academic year, introduces...
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More than 600,000 accounts linked to predatory behavior-cnbc- on Wednesday introduced new safety features for teen users, including enhanced direct messaging protections to prevent exploitative content. Teens will now see more information about who they re chatting with, like...
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Dubai launches world’s first icon classification for Human–Machine Collaboration for AI transparencyDubai launches world s first icon classification for Human Machine Collaboration for AI transparency Dubai has launched the world s first Human-Machine Collaboration Icons - a system that makes visible the invisible,...
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YouTube wipes out thousands of propaganda channels linked to China, Russia, othersGoogle announced Monday the removal of nearly 11,000 YouTube channels and other accounts tied to state-linked propaganda campaigns from China, Russia and more in the second quarter. The takedown included more than...
Mobiles
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HUAWEI Launches nova 16s Series in Egypt with Revolutionary Features for Content...HUAWEI has officially announced the availability of its new HUAWEI nova 16s smartphone series in the Egyptian market, catering to content creators and tech enthusiasts with flagship specifications and modern designs inspired...
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The wait is over: realme C100 Series ”8000 mAh Durable Champion” now...Following the successful launch and strong market reception of the realme C100 Series, realme Egypt has officially announced the open-sale availability for realme C100 and realme C100x across Egypt. Starting today, consumers...
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HUAWEI Opens Early Reservations for nova 16s Series in Egypt with EGP...HUAWEI has opened early reservations for its new nova 16s Series in Egypt, offering customers exclusive launch benefits including EGP 3,000 in savings and a free HUAWEI Band 11 Pro. Cairo, Egypt,...
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Apple Set to Preview New Mac Models and OLED iPad Mini on...Apple is preparing to showcase a new lineup of Mac and iPad devices at a media event in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026, with the company inviting selected journalists to attend...
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iPhone Duo Officially Available for Pre-Order in Egypt at Up to EGP...Tradeline, a leading retailer of Apple products in Egypt, has officially launched pre-orders for the new iPhone Duo , giving Egyptian customers access to the device in four storage configurations. Pre-orders opened...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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شاومي تطلق سلسلة REDMI Note 17 Series في مصر ببطارية تصل سعتها...أعلنت شركة شاومي إطلاق سلسلة REDMI Note 17 Series في مصر، التي تجمع بين البطاريات كبيرة السعة وتقنيات الحماية المتقدمة ومزايا التصوير والذكاء الاصطناعي، تحت شعار Built for Years، لتقديم أجهزة مصممة...
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كونتكت المالية القابضة تخطط لضخ استثمارات تصل إلى 1.8 مليار جنيه لدعم...أعلنت مجموعة كونتكت المالية القابضة، العاملة في مجال الخدمات المالية غير المصرفية، اعتماد مجلس إدارتها خطة متكاملة لزيادة استثمارات المجموعة بقيمة تصل إلى 1.8 مليار جنيه، بهدف دعم خطط النمو والتوسع في...
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نهضة مصر و إنطلاق و EdVentures تكشف عن أبرز فرص وتحديات قطاع...أعلنت كل من EdVentures ومجموعة نهضة مصر وانطلاق عن إصدار تقرير مشهد التعليم وتكنولوجيا التعليم في مصر 2026 ، الذي يقدم دراسة شاملة لواقع قطاع التعليم في مصر، ومنظومة تكنولوجيا التعليم، وفرص...
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«البورصة المصرية» و«MINT من EGBANK» يوقعان مذكرة تفاهم لدعم الابتكار المالي وتعزيز...وقّعت «البورصة المصرية» ومسرعة أعمال «MINT من البنك المصري الخليجي (EGBANK)» مذكرة تفاهم تهدف الي تعزيز التعاون المشترك لدعم منظومة التكنولوجيا المالية في مصر، وتنمية الوعي الاستثماري لدى الشباب ورواد الأعمال، وفتح...
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«حق» توقع شراكة استراتيجية مع نقابة محامي جنوب الجيزة لتعزيز استخدام الحلول...أعلنت شركة «حق HAQQ»، المنصة المتخصصة في الذكاء الاصطناعي القانوني، توقيع بروتوكول تعاون استراتيجي مع نقابة محامي جنوب الجيزة، تصبح بموجبه الشريك التقني الرسمي للنقابة في مجالات التكنولوجيا القانونية والتحول الرقمي، في...