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Meta Blocks ByteDance Advertising Campaigns in Egypt and Six Other Markets Amid...Meta has introduced an immediate ban on advertisements associated with ByteDance, the Chinese technology company behind TikTok, across its platforms in Egypt and six other countries, adding to the long-running rivalry between...
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Egypt Planning Minister Meets LinkedIn to Identify Future Jobs and Address Skills...Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, has met with Firas Abu Hamza, LinkedIn’s Head of Government for the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss strengthening cooperation on labor-market...
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Thndr Dominates Egypt’s Brokerage Market with EGP 16.97 Billion in Weekly TradesThndr Securities claimed the top position among brokerage firms operating on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) during the current week, recording EGP 16.97 billion in trading value and securing 24.5% of total market...
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ICT Misr at Cairo ICT 2026: Dell Technologies Partnership Supports AI Infrastructure...ICT Misr at Cairo ICT 2026: Dell Technologies Partnership Supports AI Infrastructure Expansion ICT Misr is participating in Cairo ICT 2026, highlighting its portfolio of IT infrastructure, digital transformation, cloud computing, and...
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Egypt Post Marks 160 Years of National Service with a Digital-First VisionAs the world marks World Post Day on October 9, Egypt Post is highlighting its transformation from a traditional postal service into a nationwide provider of financial, government, and digital solutions. Established...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Strategic Partnership Between ”LuLu Money Business” and ”Mastercard” to Empower SMEs in...During the Investopia Bridge event in Abu Dhabi, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between LuLu Money Business—the fintech platform powered by LuLu Financial Holdings—and Mastercard to build an integrated, interconnected...
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Dell Technologies Forum 2026 in Dubai: Shaping the Future of AI and...On October 15, 2026, Dubai will host the Dell Technologies Forum, bringing together business and technology leaders to discuss accelerating AI adoption, modernizing IT infrastructure, and building safer, more resilient digital environments....
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US-Based Optro Expands into UAE via Dubai to Support Agentic AI GovernanceUS-based Optro, a specialist in AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, has announced the establishment of a new regional hub in Dubai during its participation in the CAE 2026 conference in...
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Inclusivity and Investment Future: Mashreq Launches Home Finance for Off-Plan Units in...Mashreq, a leading financial institution, has entered into a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to offer accessible home finance options for investors and prospective buyers purchasing off-plan residential units across select...
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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...
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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Dell Technologies at Cairo ICT 2026: AI Innovation and Data Center Solutions...Dell Technologies at Cairo ICT 2026: AI Innovation and Data Center Solutions Drive Digital Infrastructure Dell Technologies continues to strengthen its position in the information technology sector by developing digital infrastructure, artificial...
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Anthropic Tightens Claude Rules on Election Interference, Weapons Software and Abusive UseAnthropic, the US artificial intelligence company behind Claude, has expanded its usage policy to prohibit a broader range of harmful activities, including election interference, large-scale disinformation, weapons-related software development and certain surveillance...
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DeepSeek and Huawei Develop Open-Source Tools to Challenge Nvidia in ChinaDeepSeek and Huawei are working together to develop open-source software that makes it easier to run artificial intelligence models on Chinese-made chips, potentially lowering the cost and complexity of switching away from...
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Google Launches Gemini AI Agent to Automate Enterprise WorkflowsGoogle has introduced a new AI agent within its Gemini platform designed to plan and execute tasks on behalf of employees, extending AI assistance beyond answering questions and handling simple commands. The...
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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra Draws Attention Over AI Capabilities, Power Demands and...Microsoft is seeking to redefine the laptop experience with its Surface Laptop Ultra, a device built around the growing demand for running artificial intelligence workloads directly on personal computers. Despite its focus...
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A New Generation of Gemini: Google Launches an AI Agent Operating as...Google has announced the launch of a new AI agent within the Gemini platform, driving a radical shift in digital assistants. The system transitions from simply answering questions and following basic commands...
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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Egyptian Banks and valU Expand Electric Vehicle Financing to Support Green TransitionBanking and financial institutions in the Egyptian market are expanding the launch of tailored financing programs for electric vehicles (EVs), aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030 to support the green economy and reduce...
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CIB at Cairo ICT 2026: Digital Banking Expansion and Yomo Strengthen Its...CIB at Cairo ICT 2026: Digital Banking Expansion and Yomo Strengthen Its Innovation Strategy Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB) is participating in Cairo ICT 2026, highlighting its focus on digital banking, financial...
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National Bank of Egypt at Cairo ICT: Digital Banking and AI Innovations...The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) continues to strengthen its position in digital transformation and financial technology by developing electronic banking services and expanding digital solutions that enhance customer experience and support...
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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...
Fin tech
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UK Regulator Proposes GDP Indexation for 128 Financial ThresholdsThe UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has proposed linking 128 regulatory thresholds to nominal gross domestic product (GDP), allowing them to adjust automatically rather than relying on occasional manual revisions. The plan...
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Rein Security Raises $25 Million to Protect Enterprise AI AgentsRein Security, a platform designed to protect enterprises from risks posed by autonomous AI agents at runtime, has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Glilot Capital and...
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MNT-Halan Secures $76.5 Million Through Two Loan Securitization DealsEgyptian digital lending and payments platform MNT-Halan has secured $76.5 million through two separate loan securitization transactions, providing fresh funding to expand its lending operations and serve more customers across Egypt. In...
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Etisalat Egypt Welcomes Golden Jubilee with 4 Growth Pillars and Restores Its...Etisalat Group has embarked on a new strategic transformation coinciding with its 50th anniversary. Ahmed Yehia, Chief Fintech and Digital Officer at Etisalat Egypt, announced the companys future strategy, which centers on...
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Beyond Bill Payments: How Damen Is Building a 1,500-Service Digital Payments Network...Egyptian fintech company Damen is expanding its role beyond traditional bill collection, building a nationwide payments ecosystem that connects consumers, merchants, financial institutions and service providers through more than 1,500 digital services...
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Thndr Named Among Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies for 2026Egyptian fintech company Thndr has strengthened its position in the regional financial technology landscape after being included in Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies in the Middle East for 2026 ....
Cars
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Kayan Egypt Prepares to Launch the All-New Cupra Tavascan EV in Egypt...A New Era for Electric Vehicles in Egypt Kayan Egypt, the exclusive importer for the Spanish brand Cupra, is preparing to reinforce its strong presence in the Egyptian market by officially unveiling...
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BAIC Egypt Launches New X-Line and Announces Plans for Local CKD AssemblyIn a move supporting the shift toward advanced mobility solutions, BAIC Egypt—in partnership with EIM Group and Alkan Auto—officially launched its new X-Line series in the Egyptian market, featuring the X55e and...
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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...
cyber security
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AI Emerges as a Hidden Cybersecurity Risk for Egyptian BusinessesCybersecurity threats facing businesses are no longer limited to attacks coming from outside corporate networks. In many cases, a simple browser window opened by an employee using an unauthorized AI service can...
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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...
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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Why Is Samsung Preparing to Cut Smartphone Production by 30%?Samsung, one of the world’s leading smartphone manufacturers, is facing mounting challenges in 2026 despite overtaking Apple to reclaim the top position in the global smartphone market. According to a report cited...
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Vivo Launches Y600s Pro in China with a 10,200mAh Battery and 90W...Vivo has expanded its Y600 smartphone lineup in China with the launch of the Vivo Y600s Pro , bringing a combination of high-end display specifications and a large-capacity battery. The new device...
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Samsung Faces Smartphone Production Cut as Memory Costs Nearly TripleSamsung’s smartphone business is coming under pressure from an unexpected source: the rising cost of memory chips. The company is reportedly preparing to scale back handset production during the final quarter of...
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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...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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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...