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Gold Prices Stabilize in Egypt Today Amid Sharp Global Decline and Inflation...Gold prices in the Egyptian domestic market stabilized today, Saturday, October 31, 2026, coinciding with a pause in the sharp downward trend that hit global markets. This local stability follows a 3%...
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Tenant and Landlord Rights in Egypt: Old vs. New Rent Laws and...Egypts rental market is governed by two main legal frameworks: the old rent regulations and the new rental system. Law No. 164 of 2025 introduced major changes to old rental contracts, establishing...
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Egypt Showcases Its Innovative Financing Strategy and Economic Resilience at the ”SDG...Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, concluded his participation in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG Dialogue) held in the Spanish capital, Madrid. Organized by the United Nations Development Programme...
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Egypt Maps Out 2030 Industrial Push With Focus on Technology, SMEs and...Egypt is building its industrial policy around a shift from basic localization toward higher-value manufacturing, technology adoption and deeper participation in international supply chains, according to Industry Minister Khaled Hashem. Speaking at...
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SolvFast Takes Strategic Stake in HotelsWave to Bring AI Agents Into Hotel...The AI-powered digital transformation platform has acquired a strategic stake in HotelsWave, alongside a majority interest in its core hotel reservation management product. The companies have already begun integrating HotelsWave’s products into...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Emirates NBD Announces Participation as Premier Banking Partner at Dubai Fintech Summit...Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye) and South Asia region, has announced its participation as the Premier Banking Partner and Ecosystem Partner for the...
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Maqam Holding and Lulu Group Plan Major Retail Development in Abu Dhabi’s...Lulu Group has announced plans to develop a new 210,000-square-foot hypermarket in Abu Dhabi’s Al Shahama area, creating a large-scale retail destination for residents of the growing community and surrounding areas. Partnership...
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Visa: 72% of UAE Shoppers Used AI During Their Latest Shopping JourneyVisa has revealed a significant acceleration in the adoption of artificial intelligence across the UAEs retail landscape, with 72% of surveyed consumers saying they used AI during their most recent shopping journey....
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Dubai Chambers Launches World’s First AI Agent Marketplace Developed by a Chamber...Dubai Chambers has launched Chamber AI Hub , described as the world’s first agentic AI marketplace developed by a chamber of commerce, giving private-sector companies in Dubai access to ready-to-use AI agents...
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LuLu Financial Holdings Partners with Purpleplum to Enhance Digital Corporate Banking in...LuLu Financial Holdings, an international financial services group specializing in cross-border payments, currency exchange, and fintech solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Purpleplum, a modular banking software infrastructure provider for banks,...
Business
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ADD Developments Secures $265M Syndicated Financing to Develop Grand Hyatt Hotel Near...ADD Developments, the real estate arm of Samcrete Investment Holding, signed a $265 million syndicated financing agreement with a consortium of prominent international, regional, and local financial institutions. This strategic move aims...
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Green Real Estate in Egypt: Are Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Buildings Worth the Higher...Egypts real estate sector is gradually embracing green building practices as developers and policymakers place greater emphasis on energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental sustainability. Beyond their environmental benefits, sustainable buildings offer...
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”Egypt Entrepreneurship Center” Supports Startups with ”EEIC Bites” to Enhance Financial SkillsReaffirming its role in empowering the growth ecosystem for promising companies, the Egypt Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EEIC)—an affiliate of the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (NIGSD)—has announced the launch...
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Investment and Tech Partnerships Exceeding EGP 6 Billion: ”Uptown 6th of October”...In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the investment value of modern urban communities, Uptown 6th of October Development Investment Group announced the signing of 5 key agreements and strategic Memorandums of...
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Extended Property Installments: How to Manage Mortgage-Free Home Financing and Avoid DefaultSelf-financed property purchases through direct installment plans offered by real estate developers provide an alternative for homebuyers who want to acquire residential units without necessarily taking out a conventional bank mortgage. However,...
Technology
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Electric Cars in Egypt 2026: A Complete Guide to Buying, Charging, Maintenance...Buying an electric vehicle (EV) in Egypt is increasingly becoming an economic and technological decision rather than simply an alternative to conventional petrol-powered cars. Buyers must consider purchase prices, charging infrastructure, electricity...
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Alphabet’s Trillion-Dollar AI Bet Brings Growing Financial and Business RisksAlphabet’s race to build the infrastructure required for the artificial intelligence era is becoming a trillion-dollar financial commitment, putting greater attention on whether AI can generate returns large enough to justify the...
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First in Egypt’s Telecom Sector: Etisalat Egypt Partners with Salesforce to Accelerate...Strategic Partnership to Empower Local Businesses with Digital Solutions Etisalat Egypt has announced a strategic partnership with Salesforce , a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and business applications. This collaboration...
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Amazons New Echo Time Uses AI to Rethink How Users Wake UpAmazon is bringing artificial intelligence deeper into the bedroom with Echo Time, a new smart alarm clock that can monitor sleeping patterns and adjust the wake-up experience without relying on a wearable...
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Samsung Q3 Profit Reaches Record High as AI Fuels Memory Chip DemandSamsung Electronics has posted a record operating profit for the third quarter of 2026, with the company’s memory-chip business benefiting from the continued expansion of artificial intelligence and growing investment in AI...
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Sharm El-Sheikh Forum Puts AI-Driven Risk Management and Insurance Resilience in FocusInsurance Leaders Examine the Industrys Next Challenges The eighth Sharm El-Sheikh Insurance and Reinsurance Forum is placing resilience and proactive risk management at the center of discussions on the future of the...
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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US Dollar Exchange Rates Stabilize Against Egyptian Pound Across Banks Today, Saturday,...Banking Transactions Paused Amid Weekend Holiday US dollar exchange rates against the Egyptian pound exhibited noticeable stability during trading today, Saturday, October 31, 2026. This stability coincides with the weekly holiday for...
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Strategic Partnerships and Youth Awareness Campaigns: ”Federation of Egyptian Banks” Unveils Plan...Expanded Cooperation to Broaden Beneficiary Base Mohamed Tharwat, Chairman of the Financial Inclusion Committee at the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) and Head of Retail Banking and Financial Inclusion at Banque Du...
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Egypt Turns to QNB’s Global Network to Market State Assets and Real...Expanding Egypt’s Investor Outreach Egypt is looking to leverage Qatar National Bank’s international presence and broad customer base to expand promotion of investment opportunities in the Egyptian market. The issue was discussed...
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Al Baraka Capital Strengthens Asset Management With New Role for Manasik Investment...Manasik Becomes Part of Al Baraka Capital’s Asset Management Strategy Al Baraka Capital is expanding its asset management operations by taking responsibility for the investment management of the Manasik Fund, its first...
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Dollar Trades in Narrow Range Against Egyptian Pound as Thursday Session BeginsEgyptian Banks Open With Stable Dollar Rates The US dollar traded within a relatively narrow range against the Egyptian pound as banks opened for business on Thursday, October 29, following exchange-rate movements...
Fin tech
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Rahet Bali Scales Financial Literacy Reach to 74 Million People in the...Egyptian financial empowerment platform Rahet Bali is expanding its regional footprint, with Founder and CEO Nadia Gamal El Din revealing that the platform now has more than 22 million active users across...
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LemFi Rebuilds Its Digital Platform as Cross-Border Financial Needs ExpandFrom Remittance App to Financial Ecosystem LemFi is repositioning its business around the broader financial needs of people living, working and building businesses across borders. The company has unveiled a new global...
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ICT Misr Partners With Egypt’s Mortgage Finance Federation to Build a More...A Digital Infrastructure Push for Mortgage Finance ICT Misr and the Egyptian Mortgage Finance Federation are joining forces to expand the use of digital technologies across Egypt’s mortgage finance market. Under a...
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Heba El-Awady: Simplifying Procedures and Financial Flexibility Are Key to Accelerating Financial...Heba El-Awady, Chief Business Officer at Fawry, participated in the 8th edition of the Africa Fintech Forum held in Cairo. Speaking during the Fintech and Financial Inclusion session, she emphasized that easing...
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Al Baraka Bank Egypt Executive Calls for Closer Banking and Non-Banking Integration...Waseem El-Metwally, Head of Strategic Planning at Al Baraka Bank Egypt, highlighted the strength of Egypt’s financial regulatory system, saying the country has supervisory institutions capable of supporting innovation as fintech companies...
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Fawaterak Partners with Premium Card to Provide Flexible Installment Solutions for MerchantsExpanding Payment Options and Consumer Finance Fawaterak , a leading company in financial technology and electronic payment solutions, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Premium Card, a specialist in Buy...
Cars
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Egypt Car Registration and Traffic License Guide 2026: Required Documents, Fees and...Egypt has introduced administrative and digital measures to simplify vehicle registration and driving license procedures, reduce processing times and ease the financial burden on motorists. On September 30, 2026, the Ministry of...
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Used Car Inspection Before Buying: Essential Self-Check Steps and Technical Report Requirements...Inspecting a used car before purchasing it is an essential step in avoiding unexpected repair expenses and costly mistakes. Some mechanical faults, previous accident damage and electrical problems may not be apparent...
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EIM Officially Launches All-New 2027 Renault Boreal in Egypt Across 3 Trim...In line with reinforcing the presence of European automobiles in the Egyptian market and expanding its model lineup, Egyptian International Motors (EIM), the exclusive distributor for French brand Renault, announced the official...
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Arabiat Egypt Prepares to Launch the Facelifted KGM Torres in Egypt by...The Egyptian market is anticipating the official launch of the enhanced facelift version of the KGM Torres SUV, scheduled for reveal on October 31st by its exclusive dealer, Arabiat Egypt. This step...
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Chinese Brand GAC Launches Local Assembly in Egypt via EGA Plant with...Chinese automotive brand GAC Motors has announced a new strategic phase in the Egyptian market, initiating local assembly of its vehicles at the Egyptian German Automotive (EGA) plant in 6th of October...
cyber security
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Binance Hack Sends Crypto Industry Into Emergency Response as Billions in Assets...A suspected cyberattack on Binance has triggered one of the cryptocurrency industry’s largest-ever security responses, after billions of dollars in digital assets were transferred from wallets associated with the exchange. Binance and...
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CREST Marketplace Paves the Way for Trusted Cybersecurity Services in AfricaCREST , the global non-profit organization dedicated to establishing standards in cybersecurity, has launched its new platform, CREST Marketplace. This initiative aims to assist government entities, regulatory bodies, and enterprises across Africa...
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iExperts Completes First SOC 2 Audit Report for OPay to Enhance Cybersecurity...In a progressive move reflecting the depth of their strategic partnership, iExperts announced the completion of the first SOC 2 audit report for OPay , a leading provider of electronic payment and...
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EBE E-Payments Renews PCI DSS v4.0.1 Compliance Standard in Partnership with Zerosploit...EBE E-Payments (paygate) has announced the successful renewal of its Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS v4.0.1) compliance for the fifth consecutive time, in collaboration with Zerosploit MEA, a leader...
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Meta AI Sharing Incident Exposes More Than 6,000 Conversations Containing Sensitive DataA privacy incident involving Meta’s AI assistant has exposed more than 6,000 shared conversations, revealing sensitive personal and financial information and highlighting growing concerns over how AI chat-sharing features handle private data....
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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Samsung Could Take Foldables Beyond Smartphones With Rumored 17-Inch TabletSamsung’s next experiment in foldable technology could be much larger than a Galaxy Z Fold, as new leaks point to a 17-inch tablet designed to transform into a more compact device when...
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Huawei nova 16s Series Hits Egypt With 200MP Camera, AI Editing and...The HUAWEI nova 16s and nova 16s Pro are now available through Huawei’s official channels and authorized retailers, with prices starting at EGP 34,999 for a configuration offering 24GB of RAM and...
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OPPO Find X10 Series Set to Debut in Egypt with Next- Generation...OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, has officially announced that its latest flagship smartphones, Find X10 Series, will debut in Egypt on November 5, redefining mobile photography through flagship imaging technology...
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OPPO Prepares to Launch Find X10 Series in Egypt on November 5,...Unprecedented Photography Innovation in Partnership with Hasselblad OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, is gearing up to officially launch its new flagship Find X10 Series in the Egyptian market on November...
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Expanding Mid-Range Presence: Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy A18 in the Egyptian MarketSamsung Electronics Egypt announced the launch of its new smartphone, the Galaxy A18, in the Egyptian market. Marking its second release within the popular Galaxy A series in a single month, this...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات يضبط أكثر من 3000 هاتف محمول وآلاف الأجهزة...في إطار جهود الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات لإحكام الرقابة على سوق أجهزة الاتصالات في مصر، والتصدي لمخالفات تداول الأجهزة غير المطابقة للمواصفات الفنية المعتمدة، وحماية حقوق المستخدمين وضمان سلامتهم، نفّذ الجهاز بالتعاون...
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مؤسسة ڤودافون مصر لتنمية المجتمع تطلق مبادرة لتأسيس أول بنك دم في...تزامنًا مع شهر التوعية بسرطان الثدي، أعلنت مؤسسة ڤودافون مصر لتنمية المجتمع عن شراكتها الاستراتيجية مع مؤسسة بهية لتأسيس أول بنك دم داخلي في مستشفى بهية الشيخ زايد، تحت شعار «عشان كل...
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فودافون مصر تترجم رؤيتها للتنمية المستدامة: تحول رقمي، رعاية صحية، وحياد كربوني...شهد العام الجاري محطات محورية لشركة فودافون مصر ومؤسستها لتنمية المجتمع، تُوجت بترسيخ دورها كشريك رقمي استراتيجي للدولة. وتُعد الخطوة الأبرز الانضمام الرسمي للتحالف الوطني للعمل الأهلي التنموي بقرار جمهوري، بما يعزز...
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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...