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ZONE Enters Egypt Market Ahead of Its First Cairo ICT 2026 ParticipationZONE, a provider of information technology and digital transformation solutions and services, has officially launched its operations in the Egyptian market ahead of its debut participation in the 30th edition of Cairo...
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Egypt Invests EGP 600 Billion in Digital Infrastructure Development, ICT Minister SaysEgypt has invested EGP 600 billion in digital infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen telecommunications networks, expand internet access and improve the quality and speed of digital services, Minister of Communications...
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Egypt’s ICT Minister: Digital Transformation Is Essential, with Job Creation a Top...Rafat Hindi, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said creating real job opportunities with suitable wages is among the ministry’s top responsibilities toward Egyptian citizens, stressing that digital transformation is no longer...
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Ecovis Egypt Consulting Approves Expansion Strategy, Aims to Support Company Listings on...The Board of Directors of Ecovis Egypt Consulting, chaired by Ibrahim Fawzy and attended by Managing Director and CEO Mohamed Saeed Kamel, has approved the key pillars of the company’s new expansion...
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Anker Supports Breast Cancer Fighters with Baheya Hospital and Announces Unified RebrandingIn a human-centric initiative reflecting its commitment to corporate social responsibility during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Anker, a global leader in consumer technology, organized a special event in collaboration with Baheya Hospital....
TechnoTime Emirates
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UAE’s CapQuest Raises $1M to Enhance Its Tech Platform and Prepares for...New Funding to Accelerate Growth and International Expansion UAE-based CapQuest, a company specializing in equity management software development, has successfully closed a $1 million Pre-Seed funding round. The round was co-led by...
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UAE-Based ”Ayan” Secures AED 2.2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding for Global ExpansionThe regions artificial intelligence sector has taken a significant step toward international growth as Ayan, a UAE-based startup specializing in agentic AI, successfully closed a AED 2.2 million Pre-Seed funding round. Supported...
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PureCS and Dell Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Cybersecurity Services in...Regional and Global Collaboration to Combat Cyber Threats PureCS, a specialized digital infrastructure and cybersecurity provider under PureHealth, has signed a cooperation agreement with Dell Technologies to enhance cybersecurity services across the...
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UAE Ministry of Finance Amends E-Invoicing Provisions to Facilitate Business and Ease...In line with updating the tax system and supporting the country’s business sector, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. (197) of 2026, amending certain provisions of Ministerial Decision No....
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Central Bank of the UAE and Monetary Authority of Singapore Discuss Enhancing...The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates held a bilateral meeting with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to explore avenues for strengthening mutual cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines...
Business
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Egypt Mobile Wallets 2026: Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, WE Pay and eamp;...Mobile wallets in Egypt allow users to transfer money, pay bills, deposit funds and withdraw cash without relying on traditional banking transactions. However, fees and transaction limits vary by provider, service and...
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EFG Hermes Successfully Completes Egyptian Stock Exchange’s Largest IPO Since 2021 for...EFG Hermes, the investment bank arm of EFG Holding and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has successfully managed and completed the Initial Public Offering...
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Orange Egypt and Botim Partner to Enable UAE-to-Egypt Remittances via Orange CashOrange Egypt has announced a partnership with Botim, the UAEs leading fintech platform, enabling users in the UAE to send international money transfers directly to Orange Cash wallets in Egypt. The collaboration...
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Egypt’s Alam El Roum Investment Zone to Be Developed Over 15 YearsEgypt’s Alam El Roum investment zone in Matrouh Governorate is the 21st investment zone approved for establishment in the country since 2017, Mohamed Awad, head of the General Authority for Investment and...
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Tap Payments Climbs to 13th in Forbes Middle East Fintech 50 for...Kuwait-based digital payments provider Tap Payments has advanced to 13th place in Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies 2026, marking its third consecutive appearance on the list. The company ranked 18th...
Technology
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Egypt’s Digital Strategy Targets $12 Billion in Digital Exports and 200,000 New...Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Raafat Hendy, outlined the country’s Digital Egypt strategy and its key targets through 2030 during a high-level “Digital Egypt” session held as part of...
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SciShield Launches AI-Powered Coverage Analyzer to Improve Mobile Network PerformanceSciShield has launched Coverage Analyzer, the company’s first rApp developed for Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform, using artificial intelligence to analyze mobile network coverage and identify issues that could affect service quality and...
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Global Partnership Between Checkout.com and Samsung to Drive Digital Payments and Expand...Checkout.com, a global leader in digital payment solutions, has announced a strategic global partnership with Samsung Electronics. The collaboration aims to bolster Samsung’s digital commerce ecosystem by delivering flexible, high-performance payment solutions...
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Launching ”Chat EGYPT”: Egypts Digital Arm in the Fight for Awareness and...In a strategic step toward fostering smart digital media, the Cabinets Media Center announced the launch of the Chat EGYPT platform during the Egypt Forum 2026. The unified national framework leverages artificial...
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EUI Showcases Egypt’s AI Talent Through 2026 AI for Education HackathonEUI Showcases Egypt’s AI Talent Through 2026 AI for Education Hackathon AI Takes Center Stage in Education Innovation The Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) has hosted the final stage of the AI...
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Huawei Launches Ultra-Resilient Intelligent Network System for Data Centers in Europe During...Developing Digital Infrastructure in Response to AI Challenges During the Huawei Network Summit 2026 held in Florence, Italy, Chinese ICT giant Huawei unveiled an upgraded version of its Stellar Intelligent Fabric system...
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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Central Bank of Egypt Withdraws EGP 609.74 Billion in Liquidity From BanksThe Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) withdrew approximately EGP 609.74 billion in liquidity from banks operating in the local banking sector on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as part of its monetary policy...
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Stability and Alignment of US Dollar Prices Against the Egyptian Pound Today,...Overview of the Exchange Market Foreign exchange rates witnessed stability and relative calm today, Tuesday, accompanied by a notable alignment among major banks regarding buying and selling levels. Selling prices settled precisely...
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Cornerstone Investors Secure 63% of the First Tranche in Banque du Caire’s...In a major development for Banque du Caires initial public offering (IPO) on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), the bank officially announced signing investment agreements with 4 groups of qualified cornerstone investors. These...
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US Dollar Exchange Rates Remain Stable Across Egyptian Banks on Monday, October...Central Bank and Major Banks (NBE and Banque Misr) US dollar exchange rates witnessed notable stability at the start of todays trading across Egyptian banks. The Central Bank of Egypt recorded the...
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US Dollar Prices Stabilize in Egyptian Banks Today Sunday Amid Anticipation of...Local Exchange Status and Digital Banking Applications Investors and foreign currency holders are closely watching early exchange rate indicators, as pre-weekend closing rates remain in effect. Digital banking applications and smart ATMs...
Fin tech
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Visa, Bill, and Billtrust Launch First Live AI Agent B2B Payment PilotVisa, a global leader in digital payments technology, in collaboration with US-based financial software and payment management providers Bill and Billtrust, announced the launch of a live operational pilot enabling AI agents...
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Valu vs. Aman vs. Forsa: How to Choose the Best Buy Now,...Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are giving Egyptian consumers more ways to finance purchases of electronics, furniture, clothing and other goods without paying the full price upfront. Platforms such as Valu,...
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FRA Approves 6 Companies to Exercise Non-Banking Financial Activities Using FintechDecision Details and Key Beneficiaries Wealthy Financial Holding Wealthy Securities Brokerage: Wealthy Financial Holding and Wealthy Securities Brokerage obtained approval to perform custody activities and authorized mechanisms using financial technology. Establishment of...
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FRA Approves Fawry’s Registration in FinTech Outsourcing Service Providers RegistryA New Step to Enhance Digital Transformation in the Financial Sector The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr. Islam Azzam, approved the registration of Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments...
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Waffarha Plans Gold and Silver Sales, Targets 50% Transaction Growth in 2027Egyptian deals and digital services platform Waffarha plans to introduce gold and silver sales through its app within the next two months, in partnership with Dahab Masr, as part of a broader...
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FRA: Around 75 Entities Use FinTech to Deliver Non-Banking Financial Services in...Egypt’s financial technology sector is witnessing rapid growth as financial institutions increasingly adopt digital solutions and artificial intelligence to develop products, accelerate service delivery, improve risk management and expand access to customers....
Cars
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BYD’s Yangwang U9 Supercar Arrives in Egypt as the First in the...A Milestone for the Egyptian Automotive Market QN Automotive has announced the official debut of the Yangwang U9 electric supercar in the Egyptian market. According to the company, Egypt is the first...
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The Rivian Revolution: From Electric Trucks to a Future Tech GiantAmerican electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is reimagining its entire business model. The company is pivoting from its traditional role as an electric truck and SUV maker to become a full-suite technology provider...
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Mansour Auto Trade Expands Jetour’s Footprint in Egypt with a New Showroom...Strategic Partnership to Boost Local Reach Reflecting Kasrawy Group’s commitment—the exclusive agent for Chinas Jetour in Egypt—to expanding its geographical distribution network, Mansour Auto Trade (an authorized dealer) inaugurated its latest Jetour...
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Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Autonomous DrivingMercedes-Benz and NVIDIA have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to develop next-generation driver assistance and automated driving systems. The collaboration integrates advanced automotive engineering with cutting-edge software and accelerated computing,...
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Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster with Air-Thruster TechnologyInnovative Showcase of a Ground Aircraft in Texas Tesla has unveiled the next generation of its famous electric sports car, the Roadster, during an exceptional event held at a SpaceX facility in...
cyber security
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Sophos Appoints Fayez Iweidat as Vice President of Sales for the Middle...In a strategic step aimed at strengthening its regional presence and expanding its business scope and strategic partnerships, Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced the appointment of Fayez Iweidat as...
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Microsoft Disrupts Cybercrime Network Targeting 75,000 Organizations Across 150 CountriesMicrosoft has taken action to disrupt three components of a cross-border cybercrime network that supplied accounts, tools and infrastructure for online fraud and impersonation. The operation involved Health-ISAC, cybersecurity partners and law...
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AdFection Spyware Turns Online Ads Into a New Route for Zero-Click Device...Digital Advertising Becomes a Spyware Delivery Channel Online advertisements are at the center of a newly uncovered cyber espionage operation involving spyware known as AdFection , according to an investigation by Citizen...
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Open Source Summit Europe Puts Digital Sovereignty Into PracticeDigital sovereignty and artificial intelligence dominated this years Open Source Summit Europe, but the discussions also delivered practical approaches to reducing technology dependence, strengthening software security and measuring the value of open...
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Investigation Links Israeli Ad Firm to Zero-Click Spyware AttacksA joint investigation by Citizen Lab and advertising security firm Confiant has linked Israeli digital advertising company Discover-Tech to the distribution of spyware through targeted online ads that can compromise devices without...
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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The wait is over: realme C100 Series ”8000 mAh Durable Champion” now...Following the successful launch and strong market reception of the realme C100 Series, realme Egypt has officially announced the open-sale availability for realme C100 and realme C100x across Egypt. Starting today, consumers...
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HUAWEI Opens Early Reservations for nova 16s Series in Egypt with EGP...HUAWEI has opened early reservations for its new nova 16s Series in Egypt, offering customers exclusive launch benefits including EGP 3,000 in savings and a free HUAWEI Band 11 Pro. Cairo, Egypt,...
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Apple Set to Preview New Mac Models and OLED iPad Mini on...Apple is preparing to showcase a new lineup of Mac and iPad devices at a media event in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026, with the company inviting selected journalists to attend...
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iPhone Duo Officially Available for Pre-Order in Egypt at Up to EGP...Tradeline, a leading retailer of Apple products in Egypt, has officially launched pre-orders for the new iPhone Duo , giving Egyptian customers access to the device in four storage configurations. Pre-orders opened...
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Amazon Introduces Two Bee AI Wearables With Alexa Plus IntegrationAmazon has unveiled two new AI-powered Bee wearable devices alongside a paid subscription that adds features including integration with Amazon services and its Alexa Plus assistant. The tools can recommend products and...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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شاومي تطلق سلسلة REDMI Note 17 Series في مصر ببطارية تصل سعتها...أعلنت شركة شاومي إطلاق سلسلة REDMI Note 17 Series في مصر، التي تجمع بين البطاريات كبيرة السعة وتقنيات الحماية المتقدمة ومزايا التصوير والذكاء الاصطناعي، تحت شعار Built for Years، لتقديم أجهزة مصممة...
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كونتكت المالية القابضة تخطط لضخ استثمارات تصل إلى 1.8 مليار جنيه لدعم...أعلنت مجموعة كونتكت المالية القابضة، العاملة في مجال الخدمات المالية غير المصرفية، اعتماد مجلس إدارتها خطة متكاملة لزيادة استثمارات المجموعة بقيمة تصل إلى 1.8 مليار جنيه، بهدف دعم خطط النمو والتوسع في...
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نهضة مصر و إنطلاق و EdVentures تكشف عن أبرز فرص وتحديات قطاع...أعلنت كل من EdVentures ومجموعة نهضة مصر وانطلاق عن إصدار تقرير مشهد التعليم وتكنولوجيا التعليم في مصر 2026 ، الذي يقدم دراسة شاملة لواقع قطاع التعليم في مصر، ومنظومة تكنولوجيا التعليم، وفرص...
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«البورصة المصرية» و«MINT من EGBANK» يوقعان مذكرة تفاهم لدعم الابتكار المالي وتعزيز...وقّعت «البورصة المصرية» ومسرعة أعمال «MINT من البنك المصري الخليجي (EGBANK)» مذكرة تفاهم تهدف الي تعزيز التعاون المشترك لدعم منظومة التكنولوجيا المالية في مصر، وتنمية الوعي الاستثماري لدى الشباب ورواد الأعمال، وفتح...
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«حق» توقع شراكة استراتيجية مع نقابة محامي جنوب الجيزة لتعزيز استخدام الحلول...أعلنت شركة «حق HAQQ»، المنصة المتخصصة في الذكاء الاصطناعي القانوني، توقيع بروتوكول تعاون استراتيجي مع نقابة محامي جنوب الجيزة، تصبح بموجبه الشريك التقني الرسمي للنقابة في مجالات التكنولوجيا القانونية والتحول الرقمي، في...