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Meta Tests Reels-First Facebook Experience in IndiaMeta is testing a new Facebook experience in India that opens the mobile app directly to a full-screen vertical video feed instead of the traditional News Feed. The test points to a...
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Twitter Name Returns as Legal Dispute Follows Elon Musk’s RebrandingThe launch of Twitter.now has brought the Twitter name back into focus through a legal argument that X may have abandoned the trademark after renaming the platform. X Corp disputes that claim...
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Nous Research Raises $90 Million at a $1.5 Billion ValuationOpen-source artificial intelligence company Nous Research has raised $90 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its valuation to $1.5 billion as it launches new enterprise solutions designed to help businesses...
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Telecom Egypt CEO Highlights Company’s Role in Strengthening Egypt’s Investment AppealTelecom Egypt is playing an increasingly important role in supporting Egypt’s digital infrastructure and strengthening the country’s investment appeal, according to Tamer El Mahdy , Managing Director and CEO of the company....
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Egyptian Exchange Trading: Real Estate Leads as Banking Sector Records 6.6% ShareTrading activity on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) was concentrated across several key sectors during the week, with real estate stocks recording the highest trading value among the main listed sectors, excluding deals....
TechnoTime Emirates
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US-Based Optro Expands into UAE via Dubai to Support Agentic AI GovernanceUS-based Optro, a specialist in AI-powered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, has announced the establishment of a new regional hub in Dubai during its participation in the CAE 2026 conference in...
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Inclusivity and Investment Future: Mashreq Launches Home Finance for Off-Plan Units in...Mashreq, a leading financial institution, has entered into a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to offer accessible home finance options for investors and prospective buyers purchasing off-plan residential units across select...
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Launch of ”Hal” Digital Platform to Empower SMEs in the UAESC Ventures (the innovation and venture-building arm of Standard Chartered), in partnership with Mashreqs NeoVentures and Lulu Financial Holdings, has announced the launch of Hal, a dedicated business-to-business (B2B) platform. The new...
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Khalifa Fund Highlights 10 Emirati Innovators at ”AI World - Abu Dhabi...Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating in AI World - Abu Dhabi 2026 at ADNEC under the theme Emirati Intelligence, Creating Impact. The Fund will showcase the innovations of 10 national...
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UAE Enhances Its Digital Appeal with eamp;’s Strategic AI-Powered Infrastructure ProjectH.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), witnessed the launch of a qualitative strategic...
Business
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Mohamed Kiwan.. Building Trust Before the Digital Economy Made It EssentialLong before digital identity, electronic signatures and trusted digital transactions became central to Egypt’s digital transformation, Mohamed Kiwan was already building his career around a simple but increasingly critical question: How do...
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IE University and EFG Holding Sign Strategic Partnership to Boost Talent Development...IE University, a leading global higher education institution founded in 1973 in Madrid, Spain, announced a strategic partnership with EFG Holding, a premier financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa,...
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Etched Valuation Nears $50B Amid AI Investment RaceU.S. startup Etched, which specializes in developing AI chips and infrastructure systems, is considering new investment offers that could raise its market valuation to between $40 billion and $50 billion. These early-stage...
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ZTE Egypt’s Ivan Yang: “We Are in Egypt for Egypt” as Company...Chief Technology Information Officer at ZTE Egypt tells TechnoTime that the company is expanding beyond traditional telecom infrastructure into data centers, computing, cloud and AI Yang: Egypt could see a major data...
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Acumen Launches ”Iqtenas” Fund Targeting 250M EGP with a Minimum Subscription of...Flexible Strategy to Tackle Market Volatility Acumen Holding has unveiled its latest investment vehicle, the Iqtenas fund—a hybrid fund designed to dynamically shift assets between Egyptian equities and fixed-income instruments based on...
Technology
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Strategic Partnership Between Communications and Labor Ministries to Boost Digital Transformation and...A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Cairo between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Labor. The agreement aims to support digital institutional development projects for...
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OpenAI Launches Intelligent UI to Bring Interactive Answers to ChatGPTOpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature called “Intelligent UI,” alongside the rollout of its GPT-6 models, allowing users to receive answers that combine text with visual and interactive elements directly within...
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Huawei Cloud and Thndr Partner to Drive Innovation Across Digital Investment ServicesHuawei Cloud has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thndr to expand cooperation in financial technology and accelerate digital innovation through cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and secure digital infrastructure. A...
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Meta Launches Muse on iPad, Enhancing Its Capabilities as a Comprehensive AI...Expansion to New Platforms Meta has rolled out its AI assistant, Muse, to iPad devices just a month after its iPhone launch. According to Sensor Tower estimates, the app has surpassed 6.6...
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Google Launches Playground for Text-Prompt Game CreationGoogle has launched Playground, a browser-based platform that lets users create interactive games through text prompts, modify characters, rules, environments and gameplay physics, then test and share their creations through direct links....
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Anthropic Expands Claude for Startups With Free YearAnthropic is expanding Claude for Startups to reach early-stage companies with a year of free Claude Team access for up to five seats, plus $1,000 in API credits, as it seeks to...
Smart cities
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and Hub71 Partner to Propel PropTech Innovation...The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the regulatory body affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech...
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Aqar Exit Founder Blasts Real Estate Developers for Stalling Contract Transfers to...Dr. Mahmoud Ammar, founder of the Aqar Exit platform, has brought a new issue to light regarding the real estate contract resale crisis. He criticized what he described as certain developers deliberately...
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Al Benaa Al Araby Bets on Ready-to-Move Homes as Egypt’s Property Buyers...Egyptian developer Al Benaa Al Araby for Real Estate Development is putting completed properties at the center of its latest sales push, offering ready-to-move units across several projects as delivery certainty becomes...
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Nawy Shares and CI Capital Asset Management Partner to Launch Real Estate...Nawy Shares and CI Capital Asset Management (CIAM) have signed a partnership agreement to establish and manage digitally enabled, multi-issuance real estate investment funds. The partnership combines Nawy Shares’ real estate and...
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Madinet Masr, Zahraa Maadi Mutually Terminate New Heliopolis Co-Development ContractMadinet Masr and Zahraa Maadi Investment and Development have announced the mutual termination of their co-development contract for two land plots owned by Zahraa Maadi in New Heliopolis City, east of Cairo....
Banks
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US Dollar Exchange Rate in Egypt Today, October 7, 2026: Prices Across...The US dollar remained close to the EGP 52 level against the Egyptian pound on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as exchange rates across Egyptian banks recorded limited variations in buying and selling...
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EFG Hermes Prepares to List 3 Companies on the Egyptian Exchange, Anticipating...Egypt Set for One of the Largest IPOs in Its Modern History Karim Awad, CEO of EFG Holding, confirmed preparations to list 3 new companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) during the...
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USD Stabilizes Against Egyptian Pound Across Egyptian Banks Today, Tuesday, October 6,...The US Dollar exchange rate maintained stability against the Egyptian Pound during todays transactions, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, recording close levels across most banking sectors. USD Rate at the Central Bank of...
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Banque Misr’s Corporate Lending Portfolio Reaches EGP 1.5 Trillion by August 2026Banque Misr has expanded its corporate lending activities, with its corporate credit and syndicated loans portfolio reaching approximately EGP 1.5 trillion by the end of August 2026. The portfolio recorded an 11%...
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FABMISR Strengthens Banking Leadership with Strong Productivity and a Promising Transformation StrategyFirst Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt (FABMISR) continues to build an integrated banking model that consolidates its influential presence in the Egyptian market, relying on the deep financial legacy of its parent group...
Fin tech
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Sahl Joins Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies for 2026Egyptian fintech company Sahl has secured a place on Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies in the Middle East for 2026 , reflecting the growing presence of Egyptian firms in the...
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Visa Study: 43% of Qatar’s SMEs Adopt Integrated Business Management and Payment...Findings from Visa’s Pay and Get Paid 2026 study reveal widespread adoption of digital payments among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar, alongside a growing shift toward unified financial tools. According...
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Fawry and MNT-Halan Lead Egyptian Fintech Firms in Forbes Middle East 2026...
Egypt is strengthening its position in the Middle East’s fintech landscape, with Fawry and MNT-Halan emerging as the country’s leading representatives in the Forbes Middle East 2026 ranking of the region’s Top...
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The Future of Banking: A Strategic Partnership Between Traditional Banks and FinTechUsman Ahmed, Group CEO of National Bank of Bahrain, stated during his participation in the Future of FinTech 2026 forum that the upcoming phase in financial services will not be a struggle...
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Bahrain Launches Future of FinTech Forum 2026 With More Than 40 Global...Bahrain has launched the fourth edition of the Future of FinTech Forum 2026 , bringing together more than 40 speakers from Bahrain, the wider region and international markets, alongside senior representatives from...
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IDG Partners with GB Lease amp; Factoring to Expand Industrial Financing OptionsIndustrial Development Group (IDG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with GB Lease Factoring to provide flexible financing solutions to investors operating across its industrial complexes, supporting expansion, investment and business growth....
Cars
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Kayan Egypt Prepares to Launch the All-New Cupra Tavascan EV in Egypt...A New Era for Electric Vehicles in Egypt Kayan Egypt, the exclusive importer for the Spanish brand Cupra, is preparing to reinforce its strong presence in the Egyptian market by officially unveiling...
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BAIC Egypt Launches New X-Line and Announces Plans for Local CKD AssemblyIn a move supporting the shift toward advanced mobility solutions, BAIC Egypt—in partnership with EIM Group and Alkan Auto—officially launched its new X-Line series in the Egyptian market, featuring the X55e and...
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Global Auto Launches New BMW 520i Executive in Egypt with 1.6L Engine...Global Auto Group, the official importer of BMW in Egypt, has introduced the new BMW 520i Executive to its 5 Series lineup. This release aims to meet the expectations of luxury sedan...
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BYD Expands Strategically in New Cairo with a New Tech Center in...BYD continues to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market through its official distributor, ManDream. The company announced the launch of a new tech center at Eterna Mall in Mivida, New Cairo,...
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Egypt’s Automotive Exports Reach $821.6 Million Driven by Local Assembly and Manufacturing...Record Surge in Exports Led by Wiring Harnesses Egypt’s exports in the automotive and auto components sector grew by 2.7% to reach approximately $821.6 million during the first eight months of the...
cyber security
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AI Emerges as a Hidden Cybersecurity Risk for Egyptian BusinessesCybersecurity threats facing businesses are no longer limited to attacks coming from outside corporate networks. In many cases, a simple browser window opened by an employee using an unauthorized AI service can...
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inDrive and BluEV Team Up to Cut Costs for New Ride-Hailing Drivers...Cairo, Egypt – October 2026 – Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has partnered with BluEV , an Egyptian electric mobility solutions provider, to support new ride-hailing drivers across Egypt. The...
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Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2026: AI Redefines the Cybersecurity Battleground Between Attackers...AI Accelerates Attacks and Fosters New Defensive Concepts Microsofts Digital Defense Report 2026 highlights that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have slashed the time required to execute attacks and exploit vulnerabilities from...
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iExperts Expands PCI DSS QSA Qualification Across Europe, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia,...Geographical Expansion Meeting Elite Client Demand Cybersecurity firm iExperts announced the expansion of its PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) status across Europe, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. This step reinforces its capability...
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Egypt Strengthens Cyber Security: MCIT’s Strategic Efforts During Cybersecurity Awareness MonthThe Egyptian state places cybersecurity at the forefront of its national priorities to support digital transformation and safeguard critical infrastructure. Coinciding with Global Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the Ministry of Communications...
Markets
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OPPO Unveils F35 Pro 5G With 8,000mAh Battery and 144Hz AMOLED DisplayOPPO has expanded its F-series lineup in India with the launch of the new F35 Pro 5G, a mid-range smartphone designed to combine high-refresh-rate display performance, long battery life and enhanced selfie...
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Amazon Faces Growing Backlash in Texas Over Prime Air Drone Delivery Noise...Amazon is facing mounting pushback from residents in a neighborhood in Richardson, Texas, due to its delivery drones flying over homes throughout the day. The continuous flights have sparked a wave of...
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Amazon Blocks Metas Muse AI Agent from Executing Direct E-Commerce PurchasesUsers of Metas AI agent, Muse, have begun encountering systemic restrictions when attempting to deploy the tool to complete purchases on Amazon. The platform now displays automated messages stating that unauthorized AI...
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Talabat Appoints Selin Sozer as Chief Marketing OfficerTalabat, the everyday deliveries platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced the appointment of Selin Sozer as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Sozer joins Talabat from Delivery Hero Group,...
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Amer Group H1 Profit Jumps 204% to EGP 96.9 Million as Operating...
Amer Group Holding reported a sharp improvement in first-half earnings, with consolidated net profit more than tripling as higher revenue and stronger operating margins outweighed financing costs. The EGX-listed real estate group...
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Ibnsina Pharma Invests EGP 579 Million in H1 as It Nearly Doubles...Ibnsina Pharma invested EGP 579 million during the first half of 2026 as Egypt’s largest pharmaceutical distributor accelerated spending on distribution centers, technology and logistics capacity to support continued market growth. The...
Ai
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Facebook ranks worst for online harassmentA new global survey has found Facebook to be the leading platform for online abuse targeting land and environmental defenders, with over 90 percent of respondents reporting some form of digital harassment....
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Madrid puts a stop to screens in classroomsThe Community of Madrid has decided to set limits on screen use in the earliest stages of education. The new decree, which will come into effect in the 2025/26 academic year, introduces...
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More than 600,000 accounts linked to predatory behavior-cnbc- on Wednesday introduced new safety features for teen users, including enhanced direct messaging protections to prevent exploitative content. Teens will now see more information about who they re chatting with, like...
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Dubai launches world’s first icon classification for Human–Machine Collaboration for AI transparencyDubai launches world s first icon classification for Human Machine Collaboration for AI transparency Dubai has launched the world s first Human-Machine Collaboration Icons - a system that makes visible the invisible,...
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YouTube wipes out thousands of propaganda channels linked to China, Russia, othersGoogle announced Monday the removal of nearly 11,000 YouTube channels and other accounts tied to state-linked propaganda campaigns from China, Russia and more in the second quarter. The takedown included more than...
Mobiles
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Vivo Launches Y600s Pro in China with a 10,200mAh Battery and 90W...Vivo has expanded its Y600 smartphone lineup in China with the launch of the Vivo Y600s Pro , bringing a combination of high-end display specifications and a large-capacity battery. The new device...
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Samsung Faces Smartphone Production Cut as Memory Costs Nearly TripleSamsung’s smartphone business is coming under pressure from an unexpected source: the rising cost of memory chips. The company is reportedly preparing to scale back handset production during the final quarter of...
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realme C100 Series Raises the Bar with Massive 8,000mAh Battery and All-Day...realme Egypt has officially announced the upcoming launch date of its new realme C100 Series (featuring realme C100 and realme C100x) on October 13. The launch continues the brands partnership with Egyptian...
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Huawei Cloud Rolls Out Enterprise AI Products Across the Board, Building an...Dr. Peter Zhou, Director of the Board at Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, delivered a keynote titled The Agentic Cloud for the Agentic World: Build Together, Grow Together at HUAWEI CONNECT...
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OPPO Egypt Launches “Your Campus, Your Planet” Tour Across Five Egyptian Universities...OPPO Egypt has announced the launch of its “Your Campus, Your Planet” tour, a month long activation taking place across five leading Egyptian universities throughout October. Anchored by the brand’s broader “Discover...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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البنك العربي يحصل على شهادة الامتثال ل”معيار أمن بيانات صناعة بطاقات الدفع”...حاز البنك العربي على شهادة الامتثال بتطبيق معايير أمن بيانات صناعة بطاقات الدفع (PCI DSS v4.0.1) للسنة الثالثة على التوالي، والتي تُعد واحدة من أهم الشهادات العالمية في مجال حماية بيانات البطاقات...
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FTSE Russell تخرج مصر من قائمة الترقب بعد استيفاء معايير الأسواق الدوليةأعلنت مؤسسة FTSE Russell خروج مصر وسوق المال المصري رسميًا من قائمة الترقب، بعد استيفاء السوق للمعايير والمتطلبات الدولية المطلوبة، في خطوة تعكس تطور قدرته على التعامل مع المعايير العالمية. خروج مصر...
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عصر منع الاختراق وحده انتهى.. Commvault تراهن على «المرونة السيبرانية» في مواجهة...لم تعد المعركة السيبرانية تدور فقط حول بناء جدران أعلى لمنع المهاجمين من الدخول، فحتى المؤسسات التي تنفق ملايين الدولارات على أنظمة الحماية يمكن أن تتعرض للاختراق، لتنتقل المعركة الحقيقية إلى سؤال...
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«مجموعة اتصالات» تحتفل بيوبيلها الذهبي وتمضي نحو عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي.. و«اتصالات مصر»...بدأت مجموعة «اتصالات» العالمية احتفالاتها اليوم بمرور 50 عامًا على تأسيسها عام 1976، تحت شعار «50 عامًا معًا، 50 عامًا اتصالات»، معلنةً انطلاقها نحو فصلٍ جديد من مسيرتها تحت اسم «اتصالات»، الذي...
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إي فاينانس وAlibaba Cloud تتعاونان لإتاحة خدمات حوسبة سحابية عالمية المستوى عبر...وقعت شركة إي فاينانس للاستثمارات المالية والرقمية (“إي فاينانس”) وAlibaba Cloud وNuvexa مذكرة تفاهم ثلاثية لاستكشاف توسيع نطاق منصة إي فاينانس السحابية، التي تتيح الوصول إلى تقنيات عدد من مزودي خدمات الحوسبة...