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FRA and National Council for Women Sign Cooperation Protocol to Boost Egyptian...The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the National Council for Women (NCW) have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at enhancing Egyptian women’s access to non-banking financial services, strengthening financial literacy, and supporting...
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FRA Moves to Enhance Egypt’s Movable Collateral Registry Services and User ExperienceThe Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has launched an expanded dialogue with stakeholders to develop the services, procedures, and electronic operating system of Egypt’s Movable Collateral Registry, aiming to improve efficiency, facilitate access...
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Zoho Launches Agent-Ready ‘Catalyst’ Platform to Help Egyptian Developers Turn Prompts into...Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, announced the launch of new capabilities for Catalyst by Zoho, its cloud platform for application development, for developers and businesses in the Middle East and...
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Egyptian Payments Company “octo” Joins EBRD’s “Star Venture” Program for Innovative StartupsEgyptian digital payments company “octo” has joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s “Star Venture” program, in a move aimed at supporting the company’s growth and expansion plans and benefiting...
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Egyptian FRA Grants Licensing and Establishment Approvals to 11 Non-Banking Financial EntitiesThe Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), under the leadership of Dr. Islam Azzam, has approved the establishment, registration, and licensing of 11 new entities operating across the non-banking financial sector. The approvals...
TechnoTime Emirates
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UAE Launches Second Retail Treasury Sukuk IssueThe UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the second issue under its Retail Sukuk Al Khazina programme, offering a five-year tenor as part of efforts to expand citizen and resident participation in...
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Emirates NBD Egypt Releases Third Carbon Footprint Report for 2025Emirates NBD Egypt has issued its third comprehensive carbon footprint report, covering the bank’s operational activities in 2025. The report measures emissions generated by daily operations and supports the development of realistic...
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Dubai Ranks World’s No. 1 Fintech Hub in Latest Global Financial Centres...Dubai has climbed to first place globally in financial technology, according to assessments by international financial industry professionals in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), marking a significant advance in the...
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Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail Sign MoU to Explore Integrated Air-Rail Travel...Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail Sign MoU to Explore Integrated Air-Rail Travel Across the UAE Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, have signed...
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AI and Data Are Pushing Middle East Banks to Redefine the Customer...Artificial intelligence is beginning to change the meaning of customer experience in Middle East banking, as financial institutions move beyond mobile apps and digital self-service toward systems capable of understanding customer behavior,...
Business
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Egypts Food Exports to the EU Reach $852 Million in H1 2026...The Egyptian Food Export Council hosted a strategic seminar exploring new avenues for food exports to the European Union, with a specialized focus on the French market. Driven by the Egypt-EU Association...
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Breadfast Project Approved in Abu Rawash Investment ZoneThe board of the investment zone operated by Al Ahly for Industrial Development in Abu Rawash has approved Breadfast’s project for manufacturing, packaging and trading food products, making it one of the...
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Egyptian Furniture Identity Initiative Aims to Maximize Value-Added Exports and Global CompetitivenessAlaa Nasr El-Din, First Vice Chairman of the Wood and Furniture Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), has stated that establishing an Egyptian Furniture Identity is a critical step in...
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Hany Salam: We Target $1.291 Billion in Spinning and Textile Exports by...The Export Council for Spinning and Textiles, headed by Engineer Hany Salam, announced that the sectors exports reached approximately $617 million from January through July 2026, despite the challenges facing global trade...
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Al-Rabwa for Agricultural Investment Aims to Double Olive Oil Production Within 3...Al-Rabwa targets doubling olive oil production in 3 years; Jaber Barakat announces new production line in 6th of October factory and initial olive oil exports. Chili paste and pomegranate molasses emerge as...
Technology
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Egyptian Armed Forces and MCIT Celebrate ITI Training Program GraduatesThe Egyptian Armed Forces, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), held a graduation ceremony for a professional training program delivered to a group of military conscripts at...
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Huawei Leads Global Smartwatch Sales as Apple Records Fastest GrowthHuawei has taken the lead in the global smartwatch market, highlighting the company’s growing presence in the wearable technology sector amid a slowdown in overall market growth. According to market data cited...
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Egypt and NVIDIA Explore Cooperation in AI, Digital Skills and InnovationEgypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) held discussions with NVIDIA on potential cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), computing, digital skills development, innovation, startups, research and development, and building local computing...
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NTI and Riyada University Sign Cooperation Protocol to Prepare Students for Future...The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has signed a cooperation protocol with Riyada University for Science and Technology to enhance students’ and graduates’...
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NTI Opens Applications for New Digital Egypt Youth HireReady ProgramThe National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has opened applications for a new cohort of the Digital Egypt Youth (DEY) – HireReady initiative, a free four-month training program designed for university graduates from the...
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TIEC Launches Assiut Founders Bootcamp to Empower Early-Stage StartupsThe Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), affiliated with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has opened applications for the Assiut Founders Bootcamp, an intensive eight-day program designed to help early-stage...
Smart cities
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Talaat Moustafa Saudi and PIF-Backed Roshn Sign Preliminary JV to Develop 55,000-Unit...Talaat Moustafa Saudi, the Saudi development arm of Egypt-based Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG), has executed a preliminary agreement with Roshn Group, a multi-asset real estate developer wholly owned by the Public...
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NUCA Approves 75% Rooftop Expansion Permits for Small Residential Plots in New...The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) has issued official directives to new city authorities to resolve citizen complaints and resume processing building permits for rooftop expansions on small residential plots, including villas...
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Cityscape Egypt Postponement Signals a Shift in How Property Developers Market and...The postponement of Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 exhibition until September 2027 has triggered debate across Egypt’s property industry, raising questions over whether developers are beginning to rethink the role of large-scale exhibitions as...
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Al Oula Freezes EGP 1.25 Billion Securitization Plan as Tighter Requirements Reshape...Al Taamir Mortgage Finance – Al Oula has put a planned EGP 1.25 billion securitization bond issuance on hold, as tighter requirements surrounding securitization portfolios prompt the company to reassess the timing...
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TMG Launches Noor Nawaret Campaign as East Cairos Noor City Begins Delivering...Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has launched the Noor Nawaret promotional campaign to mark a significant operational milestone at its Noor City development in East Cairo. The campaign coincides with the handover of...
Banks
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Egyptian Banking Stocks Post Mixed Performance on the EGXEgyptian banking stocks recorded mixed performance at the close of Monday’s trading session, with Al Baraka Bank Egypt leading the gainers after its share price rose 5.02% to EGP 25.50. The bank’s...
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CIB Egypt Wins Four Global Finance Digital Banking AwardsCommercial International Bank Egypt (CIB) has won four awards from Global Finance as part of its 2026 World’s Best Digital Banks for Consumers awards, recognizing its digital transformation, banking services and electronic...
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Egypt’s Central Bank Offers EGP 25 Billion in Treasury BondsThe Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is offering EGP 25 billion worth of Treasury bonds through its official website today, Monday, September 21, 2026. The offering is divided into two tranches, comprising...
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Kuwaiti Dinar Exchange Rates Against the Egyptian Pound on Monday, September 21,...The average exchange rate of the Kuwaiti dinar against the Egyptian pound stood at EGP 169.49 for buying and EGP 169.96 for selling on Monday, September 21, 2026, according to the average...
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Dollar Exchange Rate Holds Steady Against the Egyptian Pound at Local BanksThe US dollar exchange rate remained stable against the Egyptian pound on Monday, September 21, 2026, across major Egyptian banks. At Credit Agricole Egypt, the dollar stood at EGP 51.93 for buying...
Fin tech
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City Edge Launches Be.Kids at Etapa Square MallCity Edge Developments has signed a strategic partnership with Edraak for Educational Entertainment to launch Be.Kids at Etapa Square Mall in Sheikh Zayed City, with the family entertainment and education concept scheduled...
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Egyptian Fintech octo Joins EBRD’s Star Venture Program to Accelerate GrowthEgyptian digital payments startup octo has officially joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Star Venture program. The intensive 24-month initiative is designed to support high-potential, innovative startups by providing...
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Khazna Targets Saudi Fintech Market With Expanded Financial ServicesKhazna Eyes New Growth Opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s Fintech Market Khazna is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia as part of a broader strategy to reach underserved customers and provide financial products...
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AI Age Verification for Children on Social PlatformsMohamed Ibrahim, spokesperson for Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, said digital platforms can use artificial intelligence to verify users’ ages and identify children who enter false ages to bypass social media restrictions....
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Simplex CNC Expands Egypt Operations With Vodafone and Fresh DealsSimplex CNC, a company specializing in the manufacturing and supply of computer numerical control (CNC) machines, has expanded its operations in the Egyptian market through a new partnership agreement with Vodafone Egypt,...
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Souhoola Raises EGP 883 Million Through Third Securitization as Consumer Finance Portfolio...BM Consumer Finance, known as Souhoola, has completed its third securitized bond issuance worth EGP 883 million, turning part of its consumer finance receivables into fresh liquidity as the company looks to...
Cars
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Ayten Omar Appointed General Manager of Sales for JAECOO and OMODA at...Ayten Omar has been appointed as the General Manager of Sales for the JAECOO and OMODA automotive brands under Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Investments. Leveraging an extensive and successful track record in...
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Ezz Elarab Star Opens Third Smart Branch in Discovery 5 to Expand...Ezz Elarab Star has inaugurated its new branch for the Smart brand in Discovery 5, as part of its geographical expansion plan to enhance the brands reach in the Egyptian market. The...
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Smart Egypt Bets on New EV Models and Branch Expansion to Boost...Smart Egypt is betting on launching more new models and expanding its branch network in the local market as part of its plan to enhance the brands presence and increase its reach...
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Hyundai Venue Financing from Drive FinanceDrive Finance, a subsidiary of GB Capital under GB Corp, has announced a new financing offer for the Hyundai Venue, featuring a minimum 50% down payment, a 9.99% annual interest rate and...
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Nissan Captures 34% of Egypt’s Locally Assembled Car Sales as Sunny Leads...Nissan has strengthened its position at the top of Egypt’s locally assembled passenger car market, capturing 34.1% of sales during the first seven months of 2026, as locally produced models continue to...
cyber security
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Headphone Security Flaw Could Enable Remote Eavesdropping From 30 MetersHeadphone Vulnerability Could Allow Remote Eavesdropping From Up to 30 Meters Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new attack technique that could allow attackers to capture audio from certain headphones from a distance,...
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Egypt’s Superhero Academy Graduates More Than 6,000 Cybersecurity TraineesEgypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Raafat Hindi, attended the graduation ceremony of the third cohort of the “Superhero Academy,” a cybersecurity program for children and young people organized by...
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Fake Reddit Ad Puts Windows and Mac Users at Risk of MalwareFake Reddit Ad Targets Windows and Mac Users Cybersecurity researchers have warned about a fraudulent campaign exploiting Reddit’s name to target Windows and Mac users through fake advertisements and misleading pages. The...
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FDC Summit 2026 Puts AI, Data Centers and Cybersecurity at the Center...Global and Egyptian technology companies will gather in Cairo later this month for the eighth edition of FDC Summit, as the event shifts its focus toward a question that is increasingly shaping...
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FDC Summit eyes African and Arab expansion as Egypt strengthens regional digital...The Future of Digital Countries Summit (FDC Summit) is preparing to expand its regional presence across Africa and the Arab world, as organizers seek to build a broader platform connecting Egypt’s technology...
Markets
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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...
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Beltone Holding Shares Rise 3.7% in July, Market Value Nears EGP 33...Shares of Beltone Holding posted solid gains on the Egyptian Exchange during July, rising 3.7% over the month and adding nearly EGP 1.2 billion to the companys market capitalization. The stock closed...
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Gold Prices Slip in Egypt as 21-Karat Loses EGP 30 per GramGold prices edged lower in Egypt during Friday’s trading, with the widely traded 21-karat grade falling by around EGP 30 per gram amid weaker global bullion prices and subdued demand in the...
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Trump Media to Sell Wall Street Faster Access to Market-Moving Truth Social...Trump Media Technology Group is preparing to sell banks, hedge funds and algorithmic trading firms faster access to posts published on Truth Social, including messages from US President Donald Trump that can...
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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“Reheating Our Leftovers”: Samsung Mocks Apple After Its First Foldable iPhone Finally...Apple’s long-awaited entry into foldable smartphones has given Samsung an opportunity it was never likely to ignore. Soon after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, Samsung turned the launch...
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Huawei Maintains Leadership in Global Wrist-Worn Device Market in H1 2026 with...Recently, IDC, a leading global market research firm, released its wrist-worn device market report for the first half of 2026. The report shows that Huawei continues to lead the global wrist-worn device...
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Huawei and Xiaomi Launch Next-Gen Foldables in China Ahead of Apple’s Market...Chinese tech giants Huawei and Xiaomi are preparing to launch their latest foldable smartphones in China on Monday, escalating competition in the premium handset segment just days before Apple is anticipated to...
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Five Reasons You Might Want to Think Twice Before Buying a Samsung...Samsung Galaxy phones are among the most successful Android devices on the market, offering some of the best displays, capable cameras and one of the longest software-support commitments available on a smartphone....
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HUAWEI Collaboration at Valu Café on Triple-Zero Payment Plans for Up to...As part of its continued commitment to its customers and its dedication to sharing important moments and occasions with them, HUAWEI is collaborating with Valu to hold a special event celebrating the...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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بلتون لإدارة الأصول تفوز بجائزة يوروموني لأفضل مدير صناديق إسلامية في مصر...حصلت بلتون لإدارة الأصول على جائزة أفضل مدير صناديق إسلامية في مصر ضمن جوائز يوروموني للتمويل الإسلامي 2026، تقديرًا لحضورها في سوق إدارة الأصول الإسلامية في مصر، وخبرتها في إدارة الاستثمارات، وقدرتها...
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تكاليف وتسعير العقارات: وهم المضاربات أم حقيقة السوق؟شهدت أسعار العقارات في مصر خلال السنوات القليلة الماضية قفزات غير مسبوقة، تجاوزت في بعض المناطق حاجز المنطق الاقتصادي لتضع المواطن العادي أمام تساؤل شديد التعقيد: كيف أصبح امتلاك وحدة سكنية في...
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EG Insurtech: إعادة تصور صناعة التأمين من خلال التكنولوجيا والذكاء الاصطناعيتتبنى Insurtech EG رؤية لا تنظر فيها إلى التكنولوجيا باعتبارها مجرد أداة لتسريع الإجراءات القائمة، بل تراها فرصة حقيقية لإعادة تصور صناعة التأمين من جديد. وتسعى الشركة إلى بناء منظومة أكثر ذكاءً...
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العقار لم يعد الملاذ الآمن؟.. 7434 وحدة تبحث عن مخرج بـ107.2 مليار...في أقل من شهرين، ظهرت على سطح سوق العقارات في مصر أرقام تفتح الباب أمام أسئلة صعبة حول حقيقة ما يجري داخل السوق، وحول الفجوة بين ما يقال عن الإقبال التاريخي على...
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الرئيس السيسى: بنك التنمية الجديد يجب أن يوسع التمويل الميسر للدول الناميةشارك السيد الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي، اليوم في العاصمة الهندية نيودلهي، في الجلسة المفتوحة وغداء العمل لقادة الدول الأعضاء والدول الشريكة في تجمع البريكس، والتي انعقدت تحت عنوان الصمود والابتكار والتعاون والاستدامة:...