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How to Open a Free Bank Account in Egypt Without Proof of...Individuals in Egypt can open simplified bank accounts without submitting salary slips or conventional proof-of-income documents through financial inclusion products offered by selected banks, subject to specific eligibility criteria and regulatory requirements....
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eamp;CX Solutions Rebrands as etisalat cx solutions as etisalat Group Marks 50...e CX Solutions Rebrands as etisalat cx solutions as etisalat Group Marks 50 Years A New Chapter Under the etisalat Name e CX Solutions has officially adopted the name etisalat cx solutions...
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Foodics Summer Index 2026 Reveals North Coast Famp;B Expansion and Changing Consumer...Foodics’ Summer Index 2026 shows Egypt’s North Coast F B market expanding into new destinations, while established brands increase their presence and customers place larger orders. Cairo, Egypt, October 19, 2026 —...
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EGP 5 Billion Investment: HDP TULUA Launches Mixed-Use ”Navy 26” Project in...As part of its strategic plan to strengthen its footprint in the commercial real estate sector, HDP TULUA announced the launch of its latest project, Navy 26, in 6th of October City...
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Egyptian Exchange and National Media Authority Sign Protocol to Enhance Financial Literacy...The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has signed a joint cooperation protocol with the National Media Authority (NMA) to promote financial awareness among citizens and enhance specialized media coverage of economic news and capital...
TechnoTime Emirates
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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...
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Launches Smart Branch in Al Ain under Vision...Developing Branch Network and Digital Services Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has inaugurated its new smart branch in the Al Mutaredh area of Al Ain, introducing an innovative banking model that combines...
Business
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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...
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A Major $6.3 Billion Deal: Proofpoint Acquires Varonis to Build a Data...A New Cyber Shield to Protect Enterprise Data and Face Future Threats In a landmark move redefining the global cybersecurity landscape, U.S.-based Proofpoint has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Varonis, a...
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Qatari Diar Plans Service Free Zone at Egypt’s Alam Al RoumQatari Diar plans to establish a 50,000-square-meter service free zone within its Alam Al Roum development on Egypt’s North Coast, aiming to attract international companies, support startups and entrepreneurs, and help businesses...
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FRA Enhances Womens Financial Inclusion via Technology and Digital Finance in AlexandriaThe National Council for Women (NCW) branch in Alexandria hosted a technical workshop organized by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The session highlighted the crucial role of Fintech applications in facilitating women’s...
Technology
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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...
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Hatem Dowidar, Former Etisalat amp; CEO, Joins Tactful AI as an Investor...Tactful AI, a startup specializing in agentic AI-driven customer experience (CX) infrastructure, announced that Hatem Dowidar, former Group CEO of Etisalat, has joined its investor roster through a direct investment in the...
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ITIDA Organizes Seminar on ”Agentic AI Engineering” at Sultan Hussein Kamel PalaceThe Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), an affiliate of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), is organizing a new technical seminar as part of its TIECnovation series. Titled Agentic AI...
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In Partnership with IBM: FABMISR Advances to Full-Scale Operational AI DeploymentEgypt’s banking sector marks a new milestone in its comprehensive digital transformation as First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt (FABMISR) announced expanding its adoption of enterprise artificial intelligence in collaboration with IBM. This...
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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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...
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Egypt Post Joins ”Turathna 2026” to Provide Integrated Shipping and Financial Solutions...Egypt Post is offering a comprehensive suite of postal, financial, and logistical services to visitors and exhibitors at the 8th edition of the Turathna Exhibition for Handicrafts and Heritage Arts. Held at...
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Moody’s Identifies Four Key Standards for AI Governance in Financial InstitutionsMoody’s has highlighted growing challenges facing financial institutions as generative and agentic artificial intelligence systems become more widely adopted, warning that traditional model risk management practices may not be sufficient to address...
Fin tech
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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....
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Visa Brings Stablecoin-Powered Money Transfers to Commercial Operations Through Visa DirectVisa Moves Stablecoin Transfers Into Commercial Use Visa has shifted its stablecoin-powered money transfer capabilities on Visa Direct from the testing stage to commercial deployment, partnering with payments infrastructure company Inyo Global...
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Logistics Partnership Between Fawry and ABS to Boost Delivery Services and Freight...ABS, a leading express mail and courier company in the Egyptian market, announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Fawry, the leading electronic payments and fintech group, to provide a comprehensive...
Cars
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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...
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Mercedes-Benz Egypt Launches its All-Electric GLC in the Egyptian Market Priced at...Performance and Acceleration The luxury SUV relies on dual electric motors with a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, generating a total output of 489 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0...
cyber security
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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...
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Securing the Future of AI: Palo Alto Networks Showcases Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions...Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, is preparing to participate in the Cairo ICT 2026 exhibition and conference, the premier technology and telecommunications event in the Middle East and Africa....
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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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...
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Huawei Unveils the nova 16s Series and a New Lineup Innovative Products...Huawei unveiled its latest lineup of smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches and tablets at the Innovative Product Launch Event Wednesday evening at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, bringing a new range of devices...
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...