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eFinance at Cairo ICT: An Integrated Ecosystem for AI and Digital Finance...eFinance for Financial and Digital Investments is one of Egypt’s leading companies operating in financial technology and digital infrastructure, with its activities extending to electronic payments, digital government services, cloud computing, digital...
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NTI and Banque Misr Launch First Backend Engineering Training ProgramThe National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) , in partnership with Banque Misr , has launched the first round of its Backend Engineering Track at NTI’s premises in Nasr City, with representatives from Banque...
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Africa in Frame Photo Awards launches to spotlight the continents next generation...The Africa in Frame Photo Awards, a new regional photography initiative presented by Sony Middle East and Africa has been announced to celebrate Africas emerging visual storytellers and give photographers across the...
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Knowledge Economic City (KEC) Partners with TGP International to Develop a New...Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a leading master developer, listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), regulated by the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA), and a key contributor to the urban and...
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China-Africa Green and Innovation Cooperation Exhibition to Be Held in Cairo, Egypt...2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. As a key initiative to deepen China-Africa and China-Egypt economic and trade collaboration in the green innovation...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Launch of ”Hal” Digital Platform to Empower SMEs in the UAESC Ventures (the innovation and venture-building arm of Standard Chartered), in partnership with Mashreqs NeoVentures and Lulu Financial Holdings, has announced the launch of Hal, a dedicated business-to-business (B2B) platform. The new...
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Khalifa Fund Highlights 10 Emirati Innovators at ”AI World - Abu Dhabi...Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating in AI World - Abu Dhabi 2026 at ADNEC under the theme Emirati Intelligence, Creating Impact. The Fund will showcase the innovations of 10 national...
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UAE Enhances Its Digital Appeal with eamp;’s Strategic AI-Powered Infrastructure ProjectH.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), witnessed the launch of a qualitative strategic...
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The UAE Model: A Strategic Balance Between Spartan Discipline and Athenian OpennessThe Development Model: Combining Discipline with Openness The UAE’s development model embodies an exceptional experience built on balancing institutional discipline and strategic flexibility with economic and intellectual openness. Moving beyond traditional comparisons,...
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20 Billion EGP Investment: Egyptian-Emirati Alliance Powers the Launch of ”Arcline Developments”Strategic Entry into the Egyptian Real Estate Sector Marking a powerful entry into Egypts booming property market, Arcline Developments has officially debuted as a joint Egyptian-Emirati entity with a planned EGP 20...
Business
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Mohamed Kiwan.. Building Trust Before the Digital Economy Made It EssentialLong before digital identity, electronic signatures and trusted digital transactions became central to Egypt’s digital transformation, Mohamed Kiwan was already building his career around a simple but increasingly critical question: How do...
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IE University and EFG Holding Sign Strategic Partnership to Boost Talent Development...IE University, a leading global higher education institution founded in 1973 in Madrid, Spain, announced a strategic partnership with EFG Holding, a premier financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa,...
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Etched Valuation Nears $50B Amid AI Investment RaceU.S. startup Etched, which specializes in developing AI chips and infrastructure systems, is considering new investment offers that could raise its market valuation to between $40 billion and $50 billion. These early-stage...
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ZTE Egypt’s Ivan Yang: “We Are in Egypt for Egypt” as Company...Chief Technology Information Officer at ZTE Egypt tells TechnoTime that the company is expanding beyond traditional telecom infrastructure into data centers, computing, cloud and AI Yang: Egypt could see a major data...
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Acumen Launches ”Iqtenas” Fund Targeting 250M EGP with a Minimum Subscription of...Flexible Strategy to Tackle Market Volatility Acumen Holding has unveiled its latest investment vehicle, the Iqtenas fund—a hybrid fund designed to dynamically shift assets between Egyptian equities and fixed-income instruments based on...
Technology
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Google Launches ”Playground” Platform to Create Games via Text Prompts Powered by...Google has announced the launch of a new generative AI-powered platform named Playground, allowing users to create browser-based games using simple text prompts, without requiring any prior programming or design skills. An...
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Earnings Race: Nvidia and Micron Lead the Charge Amid Anticipation for AI...Financial markets are closely watching Nvidia and Micron as the earnings season kicks off. Their figures are expected to reflect actual demand for AI infrastructure and advanced chips, while investors keenly observe...
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Researchers Develop Lollipop-Shaped Device to Track Paracetamol Through SalivaA team of researchers has developed an unusual medical testing concept that looks more like a candy than a conventional diagnostic device. Known as Lollylab , the prototype is designed to collect...
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Google Brings Gemini’s Web-Browsing Agent to Android Users in IndiaGoogle is expanding the role of Gemini in Chrome , giving Android users in India access to an AI assistant that can understand webpages, interact with Google services and, in some cases,...
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Geidea, Huawei Cloud and Noventiq Partner to Advance Digital Finance in EgyptEgypt’s financial sector is set to benefit from a new technology collaboration between Geidea, Huawei Cloud and Noventiq , bringing together capabilities across fintech, cloud infrastructure and enterprise technology. The partnership is...
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Orange Egypt’s AI Strategy Marks a New Chapter in Its Technology TransformationMore than 28 years after launching as Egypt’s first mobile operator, Orange Egypt is entering a new phase of its technology journey, with artificial intelligence, digital transformation and innovation becoming increasingly central...
Smart cities
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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...
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Aqar Exit Founder Blasts Real Estate Developers for Stalling Contract Transfers to...Dr. Mahmoud Ammar, founder of the Aqar Exit platform, has brought a new issue to light regarding the real estate contract resale crisis. He criticized what he described as certain developers deliberately...
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Al Benaa Al Araby Bets on Ready-to-Move Homes as Egypt’s Property Buyers...Egyptian developer Al Benaa Al Araby for Real Estate Development is putting completed properties at the center of its latest sales push, offering ready-to-move units across several projects as delivery certainty becomes...
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Nawy Shares and CI Capital Asset Management Partner to Launch Real Estate...Nawy Shares and CI Capital Asset Management (CIAM) have signed a partnership agreement to establish and manage digitally enabled, multi-issuance real estate investment funds. The partnership combines Nawy Shares’ real estate and...
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Madinet Masr, Zahraa Maadi Mutually Terminate New Heliopolis Co-Development ContractMadinet Masr and Zahraa Maadi Investment and Development have announced the mutual termination of their co-development contract for two land plots owned by Zahraa Maadi in New Heliopolis City, east of Cairo....
Banks
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US Dollar Exchange Rate in Egypt Today, October 7, 2026: Prices Across...The US dollar remained close to the EGP 52 level against the Egyptian pound on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as exchange rates across Egyptian banks recorded limited variations in buying and selling...
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EFG Hermes Prepares to List 3 Companies on the Egyptian Exchange, Anticipating...Egypt Set for One of the Largest IPOs in Its Modern History Karim Awad, CEO of EFG Holding, confirmed preparations to list 3 new companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) during the...
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USD Stabilizes Against Egyptian Pound Across Egyptian Banks Today, Tuesday, October 6,...The US Dollar exchange rate maintained stability against the Egyptian Pound during todays transactions, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, recording close levels across most banking sectors. USD Rate at the Central Bank of...
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Banque Misr’s Corporate Lending Portfolio Reaches EGP 1.5 Trillion by August 2026Banque Misr has expanded its corporate lending activities, with its corporate credit and syndicated loans portfolio reaching approximately EGP 1.5 trillion by the end of August 2026. The portfolio recorded an 11%...
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FABMISR Strengthens Banking Leadership with Strong Productivity and a Promising Transformation StrategyFirst Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt (FABMISR) continues to build an integrated banking model that consolidates its influential presence in the Egyptian market, relying on the deep financial legacy of its parent group...
Fin tech
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Bahrain Launches Future of FinTech Forum 2026 With More Than 40 Global...Bahrain has launched the fourth edition of the Future of FinTech Forum 2026 , bringing together more than 40 speakers from Bahrain, the wider region and international markets, alongside senior representatives from...
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IDG Partners with GB Lease amp; Factoring to Expand Industrial Financing OptionsIndustrial Development Group (IDG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with GB Lease Factoring to provide flexible financing solutions to investors operating across its industrial complexes, supporting expansion, investment and business growth....
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MNT-Halan to Reinvest Up to $80 Million From IPO Proceeds in Egypt,...MNT-Halan plans to reinvest more than half of the proceeds from its planned offering on the Egyptian Exchange into its Egyptian business, while directing the remaining funds toward investment opportunities in Turkey...
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Basata Expands B2B Payment Solutions to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Digital TransformationBasata Holding for Financial Payments continues to strengthen its presence in the business-to-business (B2B) sector through its integrated suite of payment and collection solutions, including B2B Cash Collection and Card Acceptance solutions....
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Visa Selects 21 African Fintechs as AI and Stablecoins Reshape Financial ServicesVisa Picks 21 African Fintechs as AI, Stablecoins and Agentic Commerce Reshape Finance Visa has launched the sixth cohort of its Africa FinTech Accelerator with 21 companies from nine countries, highlighting how...
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Visa Launches Sixth Africa FinTech Accelerator Cohort with 21 Startups from 9...Visa has launched the sixth cohort of its Africa FinTech Accelerator, bringing together 21 fintech companies from nine African countries and supporting startups seeking to expand across the continent’s financial markets. The...
Cars
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Global Auto Launches New BMW 520i Executive in Egypt with 1.6L Engine...Global Auto Group, the official importer of BMW in Egypt, has introduced the new BMW 520i Executive to its 5 Series lineup. This release aims to meet the expectations of luxury sedan...
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BYD Expands Strategically in New Cairo with a New Tech Center in...BYD continues to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market through its official distributor, ManDream. The company announced the launch of a new tech center at Eterna Mall in Mivida, New Cairo,...
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Egypt’s Automotive Exports Reach $821.6 Million Driven by Local Assembly and Manufacturing...Record Surge in Exports Led by Wiring Harnesses Egypt’s exports in the automotive and auto components sector grew by 2.7% to reach approximately $821.6 million during the first eight months of the...
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Egypt to Host ”Green Friday”: A Comprehensive Platform for the Future of...Egypt is preparing to host the Green Friday event on October 8 and 9, 2026. The exhibition represents the largest gathering of smart and electric vehicle dealers, distributors, and traders, alongside providers...
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BYD Expands Global Sales of Its ”Raku” Mini EV Starting with Sri...Global Expansion Strategy and Solidifying Success in Japan Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled plans to expand the geographical sales reach of its mini electric vehicle, Raku—originally tailored to meet Japans compact car...
cyber security
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inDrive and BluEV Team Up to Cut Costs for New Ride-Hailing Drivers...Cairo, Egypt – October 2026 – Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has partnered with BluEV , an Egyptian electric mobility solutions provider, to support new ride-hailing drivers across Egypt. The...
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Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2026: AI Redefines the Cybersecurity Battleground Between Attackers...AI Accelerates Attacks and Fosters New Defensive Concepts Microsofts Digital Defense Report 2026 highlights that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have slashed the time required to execute attacks and exploit vulnerabilities from...
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iExperts Expands PCI DSS QSA Qualification Across Europe, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia,...Geographical Expansion Meeting Elite Client Demand Cybersecurity firm iExperts announced the expansion of its PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) status across Europe, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. This step reinforces its capability...
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Egypt Strengthens Cyber Security: MCIT’s Strategic Efforts During Cybersecurity Awareness MonthThe Egyptian state places cybersecurity at the forefront of its national priorities to support digital transformation and safeguard critical infrastructure. Coinciding with Global Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the Ministry of Communications...
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Exabeam Unveils AI-Powered Security Tools to Accelerate Investigations and Monitor AI AgentsExabeam has introduced a new set of AI-powered capabilities designed to accelerate security investigations, improve threat response and strengthen oversight of autonomous AI agents across cloud and on-premises environments. The cybersecurity company...
Markets
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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...
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Talabat Appoints Selin Sozer as Chief Marketing OfficerTalabat, the everyday deliveries platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced the appointment of Selin Sozer as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Sozer joins Talabat from Delivery Hero Group,...
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Amer Group H1 Profit Jumps 204% to EGP 96.9 Million as Operating...
Amer Group Holding reported a sharp improvement in first-half earnings, with consolidated net profit more than tripling as higher revenue and stronger operating margins outweighed financing costs. The EGX-listed real estate group...
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Ibnsina Pharma Invests EGP 579 Million in H1 as It Nearly Doubles...Ibnsina Pharma invested EGP 579 million during the first half of 2026 as Egypt’s largest pharmaceutical distributor accelerated spending on distribution centers, technology and logistics capacity to support continued market growth. The...
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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realme C100 Series Raises the Bar with Massive 8,000mAh Battery and All-Day...realme Egypt has officially announced the upcoming launch date of its new realme C100 Series (featuring realme C100 and realme C100x) on October 13. The launch continues the brands partnership with Egyptian...
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Huawei Cloud Rolls Out Enterprise AI Products Across the Board, Building an...Dr. Peter Zhou, Director of the Board at Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, delivered a keynote titled The Agentic Cloud for the Agentic World: Build Together, Grow Together at HUAWEI CONNECT...
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OPPO Egypt Launches “Your Campus, Your Planet” Tour Across Five Egyptian Universities...OPPO Egypt has announced the launch of its “Your Campus, Your Planet” tour, a month long activation taking place across five leading Egyptian universities throughout October. Anchored by the brand’s broader “Discover...
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Samsung Kicks Off Mass Production for Exynos 2700: What Leaks Reveal About...Mass Production Begins with Advanced Manufacturing Node Samsung has reportedly taken its first steps toward commercial mass production of its flagship Exynos 2700 chip, expected to debut with the Galaxy S27 series...
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Apple Confirms Cellular Issue Affecting Some iPhone 18 Pro Max Units on...Apple has confirmed a cellular connectivity issue affecting a limited number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT T in the United States, saying units that have already lost service require...
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البنك العربي يحصل على شهادة الامتثال ل”معيار أمن بيانات صناعة بطاقات الدفع”...حاز البنك العربي على شهادة الامتثال بتطبيق معايير أمن بيانات صناعة بطاقات الدفع (PCI DSS v4.0.1) للسنة الثالثة على التوالي، والتي تُعد واحدة من أهم الشهادات العالمية في مجال حماية بيانات البطاقات...
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FTSE Russell تخرج مصر من قائمة الترقب بعد استيفاء معايير الأسواق الدوليةأعلنت مؤسسة FTSE Russell خروج مصر وسوق المال المصري رسميًا من قائمة الترقب، بعد استيفاء السوق للمعايير والمتطلبات الدولية المطلوبة، في خطوة تعكس تطور قدرته على التعامل مع المعايير العالمية. خروج مصر...
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عصر منع الاختراق وحده انتهى.. Commvault تراهن على «المرونة السيبرانية» في مواجهة...لم تعد المعركة السيبرانية تدور فقط حول بناء جدران أعلى لمنع المهاجمين من الدخول، فحتى المؤسسات التي تنفق ملايين الدولارات على أنظمة الحماية يمكن أن تتعرض للاختراق، لتنتقل المعركة الحقيقية إلى سؤال...
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«مجموعة اتصالات» تحتفل بيوبيلها الذهبي وتمضي نحو عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي.. و«اتصالات مصر»...بدأت مجموعة «اتصالات» العالمية احتفالاتها اليوم بمرور 50 عامًا على تأسيسها عام 1976، تحت شعار «50 عامًا معًا، 50 عامًا اتصالات»، معلنةً انطلاقها نحو فصلٍ جديد من مسيرتها تحت اسم «اتصالات»، الذي...
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إي فاينانس وAlibaba Cloud تتعاونان لإتاحة خدمات حوسبة سحابية عالمية المستوى عبر...وقعت شركة إي فاينانس للاستثمارات المالية والرقمية (“إي فاينانس”) وAlibaba Cloud وNuvexa مذكرة تفاهم ثلاثية لاستكشاف توسيع نطاق منصة إي فاينانس السحابية، التي تتيح الوصول إلى تقنيات عدد من مزودي خدمات الحوسبة...