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Egypts Gold Market Tracks Global Recovery as 21-Karat Prices Reach EGP 6,235Gold prices in the Egyptian market stood at EGP 6,235 per gram for 21-karat gold on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as local traders followed a strong rebound in international bullion prices. Other...
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Mastercard and Samsung Launch ”Samsung Pay” in Morocco to Boost Digital PaymentsIn a significant step toward empowering Moroccos electronic payment ecosystem, global technology company Mastercard has announced support for the launch of Samsung Pay in collaboration with Samsung Electronics. This partnership enables eligible...
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FRA Partners with IFC to Improve ESG Reporting and Expand Corporate Governance...Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has entered into two agreements with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to strengthen sustainability practices and corporate governance across the...
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Oracle and Egypts Investment Authority Explore Technology Localisation and Digital Skills DevelopmentEgypts General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is exploring cooperation with Oracle Egypt to expand the local deployment of cloud computing, artificial intelligence and database technologies, while supporting digital skills...
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HUAWEI FreeBuds Neo Arrive in Egypt with Advanced ANC, Spatial Sound and...Huawei has expanded its audio product lineup in Egypt with the introduction of HUAWEI FreeBuds Neo, a new wireless earbud model launched under the tagline “Style On. Silence On.” The device brings...
TechnoTime Emirates
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DIFC Opens Innovation Ecosystem to 6,000 Japanese Startups Through New PartnershipDubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced a new partnership that will give up to 6,000 Japanese startups direct access to its innovation ecosystem, creating further opportunities for international collaboration, investment and...
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New Ventures, SC Ventures and LuLu Financial Services Launch HAL Platform to...New Ventures, the venture-building arm of UAE-based Mashreq, has announced the launch of HAL, a digital business-to-business platform in the UAE, established through a joint venture with SC Ventures, part of Standard...
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Emaar and Noon Founder: AI Breaks Big Tech’s Dominance and Reshapes Enterprise...Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar and Noon, revealed that the rapid acceleration in artificial intelligence applications is threatening the absolute dominance of tech giants—led by Microsoft and Oracle—over the digital systems and...
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Aref Al Ramli Appointed CEO of Ethihad Payments to Strengthen UAEs Digital...A New Leadership for a Strategic Phase Ethihad Payments, fully owned by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the operator of the national payments infrastructure, has announced the appointment...
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Strategic Partnership Between the UAE and OpenAI to Accelerate Digital Transformation in...The United Arab Emirates has signed four major cooperation agreements with OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, aiming to expand the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence applications across energy, investment, education, and government...
Business
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Egypt’s El-Sakkary Machinery Plans EGP 250 Million Expansion and Local Production from...Egyptian industrial equipment company El-Sakkary Machinery is preparing for a major expansion through 2030, with plans to invest EGP 250 million and increase its annual business volume beyond EGP 1 billion. The...
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Egypt Moves Toward Digital Integration of Development Funds and Government ProjectsEgypt is moving closer to introducing a centralized digital system that will bring development financing data and project monitoring under one government platform, as part of broader efforts to improve the management...
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An Anticipated National Alliance Between the Healthcare Authority and ”e-Finance” to Support...The healthcare sector has witnessed a serious step toward bolstering digital technology as the General Authority for Healthcare (GAC) held an expanded meeting with e-Finance for Financial and Digital Investments. The meeting...
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Dama Real Estate Launches New Phase for ”Rawasin” Project in New Sohag...Dama Real Estate Developments has announced the signing of a series of strategic agreements and partnerships with leading specialized companies, marking the beginning of a new execution and operational phase for its...
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Livingyards Enhances Project Quality with a New Contract with United Elevators, Authorized...In a move that reinforces its vision to develop integrated real estate communities according to the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency, Livingyards announced the signing of a partnership contract with...
Technology
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Raya Information Technology and Diebold Nixdorf Expand Partnership into Retail SolutionsRaya Information Technology, a subsidiary of Raya Holding for Financial Investments, is expanding its strategic partnership with global technology provider Diebold Nixdorf to cover retail solutions alongside banking technology. The expanded collaboration...
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Cairo ICT Celebrates 30th Anniversary with AI-Focused Edition Opening November 7Cairo ICT is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new edition beginning on November 7, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo. Organised by Trade Fairs International...
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To Qualify Technical Talent: NTI and Nilesat Sign Cooperation Protocol in Space...In a move aimed at boosting human resource capabilities across vital sectors, the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), signed a cooperation agreement with...
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Cairo ICT 2026 to Host 11th Innovation Arena Edition with Focus on...The 11th edition of Innovation Arena is set to take place from November 8 to 10, 2026, alongside the 30th Cairo ICT exhibition and conference at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in...
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HP Study Finds Students Value Human Skills Over Technical Expertise as 82%...A new global study by HP Inc. suggests that students believe human skills will remain central to professional success as artificial intelligence reshapes education and the workplace. The HP Futures 2026 report,...
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Egypt Highlights Digital Progress at ESCWA’s 6th Committee on Technology for Development...Prominent Egyptian Role in Driving Regional Digital Transformation Represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Arab Republic of Egypt is participating in the 6th Session of the ESCWA...
Smart cities
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SODIC Opens Sales of Completed Homes Across Four Cairo Projects with Extended...SODIC is expanding its residential offering in Cairo with a selection of completed properties available for immediate handover across four developments: VYE, Karmell and The Estates in West Cairo, alongside Villette in...
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Prime Minister Directs Acceleration of Remaining Stages of ”Knowledge City” to Boost...Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, chaired a meeting to follow up on the executive status of the remaining phases of the Knowledge City project in the New Administrative Capital. The meeting aimed...
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100,000 Housing Units and a 70-Feddan Sanitary Landfill as Part of Environmental...Minister of Housing Follows Up on Service Projects and Housing for All Egyptians Developments in New October City Eng. Randa Al-Minshawi, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, reviewed the execution status...
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Egypt Unveils ”First-Come, First-Served” Land Allocation Mechanism for USD-Paying InvestorsBoosting Foreign Investment Real Estate Exports Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Eng. Randa Al-Minshawi, has officially introduced a new Priority Booking Allocation initiative via NUCA’s Foreign Investment Portal. Designed to accelerate development and...
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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...
Banks
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Emirates NBD Egypt Joins $265 Million Deal to Finance ADD Properties’ Hospitality...Emirates NBD Egypt has joined a $265 million syndicated financing transaction for ADD Properties, committing $40 million to support the real estate developer’s long-term expansion plans in the hospitality sector. The financing...
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Egyptian Banks Maintain Stable Dollar Rates, with Buying Price Starting at EGP...The US dollar traded within a narrow range against the Egyptian pound on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as exchange rates remained broadly stable across the banking sector. Housing and Development Bank listed...
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Mohamed Nabil Takes Over as EBank’s Retail Banking Group HeadEgyptian Export Development Bank (EBank) has named Mohamed Nabil as its new Head of Retail Banking Group, bringing a banking career of nearly two decades to the position. The appointment reflects the...
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Egypt Bank Dollar Rates: Banque du Caire Records Highest Selling Price on...The US dollar traded at broadly stable levels against the Egyptian pound across Egypts banking sector on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, according to the rates reported in the morning. Banque du Caire...
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CBE Expands Financial Inclusion Framework Through ”Banking Agents”A New Step to Bring Banking Services Closer to All Segments of Society As part of its ongoing efforts to broaden the base of formal banking sector users, the Board of Directors...
Fin tech
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Khazna Consumer Finance Partners with United Finance to Strengthen Its Position in...Khazna Consumer Finance has entered into a strategic collection agreement with United Finance, an affiliate of The United Bank, as part of its efforts to accelerate business growth and broaden its consumer...
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African Finance Confidence Holds at 8/10 as Digital Fraud Hits 88% of...African financial institutions are maintaining confidence in the sector despite mounting cybersecurity threats and persistent barriers to regional integration, according to the 2026 African Financial Industry Barometer released by the Africa Financial...
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Revoluts Valuation Soars to $115 Billion Following Record Funding RoundBritish fintech and digital banking leader Revolut has completed a new funding round that attracted significant demand from major international investors, propelling the company’s market valuation to $115 billion. The milestone underscores...
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Mudiopay and Access Bank Sierra Leone Launch POS Solutions and Gold amp;...Mudiopay, a leading payment technology company in the Middle East and Africa, announced a strategic collaboration with Access Bank Sierra Leone. This partnership aims to roll out Point of Sale (POS) payment...
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$100 Billion Plan: IFC Launches Strategy to Finance Fintech and Digitalization in...The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, intends to prioritize investments in supporting African banks and fintech companies, alongside expanding financing for small and medium-sized...
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Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS 2026) Launches in Luanda to Build a...The 6th edition of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS 2026) kicked off today, Tuesday, in Luanda, Angola, featuring broad participation from financial sector leaders across the continent. In his opening address,...
Cars
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Cadillac Al Mansour Partners with ADIB-Egypt to Launch Exclusive Financing Offers on...In a strategic move aimed at providing flexible and innovative financing solutions for customers in the Egyptian market, Cadillac Al Mansour Automotive, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Egypt (ADIB-Egypt),...
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OEM vs. Aftermarket Car Parts: How to Spot Counterfeits and Avoid Costly...Choosing between genuine, OEM and aftermarket car parts has become an important challenge for vehicle owners seeking to balance maintenance costs, reliability and safety. With counterfeit products increasingly resembling authentic components in...
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Egypt Automotive to Host 11th Annual Summit in November, Driving ”Vision 2030”...On Sunday, November 22, 2026, Egypt Automotive will convene the 11th edition of the Egyptian Automotive Sector Summit under the banner State Vision 2030: Advancing the Automotive and Feeding Industries. The event...
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Hybrid Cars in Egypt 2026: Are They the Practical Alternative to Petrol...Hybrid vehicles are attracting growing attention in Egypt’s automotive market in 2026, as motorists face higher fuel costs and a wider selection of models combining petrol engines with electric motors. Their appeal...
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Car Financing in Egypt: Bank Loans vs. Consumer Finance Companies and the...Buying a car on instalments in Egypt is no longer limited to bank loans. Consumer finance companies have expanded their presence in the automotive market, offering financing programmes for new and used...
cyber security
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A $6.3 Billion Heist: Inside Binance’s Largest Breach via Fake Job InterviewsThe cryptocurrency market has witnessed one of the largest financial thefts in its history, following a massive cyberattack on Binance that resulted in the theft of an estimated $6.3 billion in digital...
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Mastercard Launches ”Cybersecurity Academy” to Empower Small Businesses in EuropeMastercard, a global leader in payment technology, has announced the launch of a free digital learning platform titled Mastercard SME Academy: Cybersecurity. The platform aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...
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ICT Misr Puts AI and Post-Quantum Security in Focus at Cairo ICT...ICT Misr is set to use Cairo ICT 2026 to highlight how artificial intelligence is being applied across critical industries, with new projects targeting healthcare and financial services alongside discussions on cybersecurity...
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ACT Group Renews Strategic Partnership with HPE at the 30th Edition of...ACT Group, the Egyptian leader in digital transformation and ICT solutions, is participating alongside its global partner HPE for the third consecutive year at the 30th edition of the Cairo International Technology...
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ManageEngine Highlights AI and Cybersecurity Solutions at Cairo ICT 2026A Strategic Presence for the 12th Consecutive Year ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management and cybersecurity arm of Zoho Corporation, has announced its participation in the Cairo International Technology Exhibition and Conference (Cairo...
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 Ranks No. 5 in Interbrand’s ‘Best Global Brands 2026’ for Seventh...Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that Interbrand, a global brand consultancy, ranked the company No. 5 on its annual “Best Global Brands” list for the seventh consecutive year, with a brand value...
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vivo V80 Uses ZEISS-Inspired Portrait Effects to Bring Professional Photography Styles to...Classic photography aesthetics are becoming increasingly accessible through smartphones, as vivo and ZEISS demonstrated at their Imaging Tech Talk in Cairo, where the companies presented the portrait photography capabilities of the vivo...
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Switching to Galaxy Is Easier Than Ever with the New Upgraded Smart...Switching to Galaxy has never been easier. New switching capabilities in collaboration with Google expand what Smart Switch can move from an iOS device, so years of photos, messages, logins and settings...
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Huawei Unveils HUAWEI nova 16s 5G in Egypt Featuring 200MP Camera and...Huawei has officially launched its all-new HUAWEI nova 16s 5G lineup in Egypt. Tailored for young tech enthusiasts and content creators, the series brings high-end features—highlighted by a stunning 200MP camera, an...
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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...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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ايجيبت تراست” تشارك في Cairo ICT2026 كراعٍ بلاتيني وتطلق التوقيع الإلكتروني عن...أعلنت شركة إيجيبت تراست عن مشاركتها في معرض مؤتمر القاهرة الدولي للتكنولوجيا Cario ICT2026 في دورته الثلاثين تحت شعار AI in Action برعاية معالي المهندس رأفت هندي وزير الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات، وذلك...
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X-GEN تستعرض منظومة متكاملة للروبوتات والطائرات المسيّرة والحلول ذاتية التشغيل في Cairo...تستعد شركة X-GEN المصرية، المتخصصة في الروبوتات والطائرات المسيّرة والأنظمة الذكية والحلول ذاتية التشغيل، للمشاركة في معرض ومؤتمر Cairo ICT 2026، المقرر انعقاده خلال الفترة من 7 إلى 10 نوفمبر، لاستعراض منظومة...
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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...