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Vodafone Egypt Expands Social Impact to 11 Million Beneficiaries Through Digital Education,...Vodafone Egypt and its Foundation have expanded their social development programs to reach more than 11 million beneficiaries across the country, combining digital education, healthcare, economic empowerment and environmental sustainability within a...
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BHM Capital Becomes First UAE Financial Institution to Join Astana International Exchange...BHM Capital has become the first financial institution in the UAE to connect to the Astana International Exchange (AIX) as a Market Making Member through the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s (ADX) Tabadul...
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IMF Raises Egypt’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 5.1% Amid Stronger Economic ActivityThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Egypt’s real GDP growth in 2026 to 5.1% , up from 4.2% in its April projections, marking an increase of 0.9 percentage...
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Silicon21 Marks 30 Years at Cairo ICT With 25% Larger Presence and...Thirty years after joining the first edition of Cairo ICT, Silicon21 Group is preparing for its largest presence yet at the technology exhibition, increasing its booth space by 25% as cybersecurity takes...
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dopay and ZenHR Connect Payroll Calculation With Digital Salary Payments in EgyptEgypt’s payroll technology market is moving toward a more connected model as dopay and ZenHR integrate their platforms to link the calculation of salaries directly with digital disbursement. The partnership will allow...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Historic Milestone for Ziina: First UAE Fintech to Combine Retail Payments, Stored...A Regulatory Leap Boosting Ziina’s Leadership in Fintech Emirates-based fintech company Ziina has secured a Category 3 Retail Payment Services license alongside a Category 4 Foreign Exchange authorization from the Central Bank...
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Etisalat Money and Visa Launch Strategic Partnership to Enhance International Money Transfers...Etisalat Money, the fintech arm of Etisalat, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to expand and diversify cross-border money transfer options for its customers in the United Arab Emirates through Visa’s...
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Oura Expands in Abu Dhabi With First Local Hires and Women’s Health...Smart-ring company Oura is expanding its presence in the UAE , making its first local hires while launching its first research initiative in Abu Dhabi as part of a broader partnership with...
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Trend AI Enhances Vision One Platform to Detect Security Vulnerabilities and Monitor...Trend AI, the enterprise security solutions arm of Trend Micro, has introduced new capabilities to its Vision One cybersecurity platform to help organizations in the UAE identify security vulnerabilities before they are...
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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...
Business
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Strategic Partnership Between GrowthLabs and Founder Institute to Empower Startups in EgyptGrowthLabs , a company specializing in building digital infrastructure for entrepreneurship ecosystems, has announced a strategic partnership with Founder Institute Egypt. The collaboration aims to accelerate startup growth and foster a supportive...
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Freelancing in Egypt: Safe and Legal Ways to Receive International PaymentsReceiving payments from overseas clients is a practical challenge for freelancers in Egypt as remote work expands and more professionals serve international businesses. Available options include international bank transfers and digital payment...
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Digital Gold Investment in Egypt: Gold Funds, Approved Apps and Safer Ways...Investing in gold in Egypt is no longer limited to purchasing physical bars and coins. Investment funds and digital platforms have created additional ways for individuals to gain exposure to gold with...
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Egypt Records $18 Billion in FDI in FY2025/26 as Investment Ministry Pushes...Egypt attracted approximately $18 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during fiscal year 2025/26 , Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh said, highlighting ongoing government efforts to improve the investment...
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Partnership Between Alexandria Port Authority, Hassan Allam, and Al Tariq Capital to...Developing a Logistics Hinterland Spanning Over 273,000 Square Meters The Alexandria Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hassan Allam Utilities and Al Tariq Capital for Real Estate Asset Management...
Technology
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HUAWEI Expands in Egypt with a New Experience Store at Dandy Mall,...Strengthening Brand Presence: A New Milestone at Dandy Mall Huawei has officially inaugurated its latest Huawei Experience Store at Dandy Mega Mall, reinforcing its retail footprint in the Egyptian market. The new...
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National Telecommunication Institute Celebrates Graduation of 601 AI Ambassadors to Empower Non-SpecialistsThe National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), in partnership with the Engineers for Sustainable Egypt Foundation, announced the graduation of 601 trainees from the fourth cohort of the advanced level of the AI Ambassadors...
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Deloitte Plans Additional $40 Million Investment in Cairo Innovation HubDeloitte Innovation plans to invest an additional $40 million in its Cairo Innovation Hub over the next 12 to 18 months , completing a total investment program of $110 million for the...
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National Partnership Between NTRA and General Federation of NGOs to Enhance Children’s...The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) signed a joint cooperation protocol with the General Federation of NGOs and Foundations titled A National Partnership to Protect Telecom Users Rights and Ensure Childrens Online...
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AI and Data Centers Take Center Stage at Cairo ICT 2026The 30th edition of Cairo ICT 2026 , the International Technology Exhibition and Conference for the Middle East and Africa, is set to take place from November 7 to 10 at the...
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MoHP and Huawei Partner to Deploy AI in Remote Cancer DiagnosticsThe Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) announced the expansion of digital transformation in the medical sector through a partnership with global technology giant Huawei. The collaboration aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence...
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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Banque du Caire Sponsors Turathna 2026 for the Sixth Consecutive YearBanque du Caire is continuing its support for Egypt’s handicrafts and heritage industries as a principal sponsor of the eighth edition of Turathna 2026 for the sixth consecutive year. Organized by the...
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Debit vs. Credit vs. Prepaid Cards: Which Is Best for Online Shopping?Payment cards have become an essential tool for online shopping, but choosing between debit cards, credit cards, and prepaid cards can be confusing. Each option differs in how purchases are funded, how...
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FRA Approves Raising Banque du Caire’s IPO Stake to 45%Details of the Target Increase The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved increasing the percentage of Banque du Caire’s shares offered for sale in both public and private tranches to 45% of...
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Dollar Holds Steady Against Egyptian Pound, Reaches EGP 54.35 for Buying at...The US dollar maintained relatively stable levels against the Egyptian pound during Thursday’s trading, with only limited differences in exchange rates across banks operating in Egypt. At the National Bank of Egypt,...
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QNB Egypt’s Assets Surge 236% in Five Years to EGP 1.113 TrillionQNB Egypt recorded a significant expansion in its asset base over the five years to September 2026, with total assets rising 236% to approximately EGP 1.113 trillion, compared with EGP 331.04 billion...
Fin tech
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Khazna Secures FRA Consumer Finance License Through Strategic Acquisition of Pharos Consumer...Khazna Capital, a subsidiary of financial technology company Khazna, has completed the acquisition of Pharos Consumer Finance Company from Pharos Holding earlier this year and has begun deploying credit lines from financial...
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ITIDA Receives More Than 30,000 Applications for 1,237 ICT Jobs at Online...The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) received more than 30,330 applications for over 1,237 job openings in Egypt’s telecommunications and information technology sector during the 22nd edition of its Online Employment...
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Abdullah Assal: The Success of Digital Transformation Is Measured by Its Ability...Abdullah Assal, Co-founder and CEO of Sahl—a leading electronic payments and fintech company—emphasized that the success of digital transformation does not depend on the number of digitized services, but on their actual...
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Digital Banks in Egypt: How Will They Transform Everyday Financial Transactions?Digital banking is emerging as a new stage in Egypt’s financial transformation, allowing customers to manage their money and access banking services through digital platforms rather than relying primarily on physical branches....
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InstaPay Egypt Guide: Transfer Limits, Security Tips and How to Handle Wrong...InstaPay is a mobile payment application that enables users in Egypt to transfer money instantly between eligible bank accounts, digital wallets and payment cards, around the clock. The service also supports balance...
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Souhoola Consumer Finance Secures FRA Approval for Digital Operations via VLensBM Consumer Finance ( Souhoola ) has obtained approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to engage in consumer finance activities utilizing financial technology (FinTech) through VLens . This strategic move aims...
Cars
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OMODA X Makes Global Debut in China with Advanced Intelligent Driving and...OMODA JAECOO has officially unveiled the new OMODA X in China, introducing the crossover at OMODA X NIGHT during the brand’s International User Summit on October 20. The new model combines the...
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BAIC Launches Presales for Its New ”Xingtan 5X” SUV Featuring Huawei Autonomous...The market is gearing up for a boost in the sport-utility vehicle sector as BAIC Beijing Off-Road officially announced the start of presales for its new boxy-designed BAIC Xingtan 5X, which aims...
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European Alliance Led by NVIDIA to Shape the Future of Autonomous Driving...At its conference in Berlin, American company NVIDIA, a specialist in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence, revealed an expansion of its collaboration with a group of leading European automotive and mobility companies....
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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...
cyber security
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Digital Financial Security: 10 Golden Rules to Protect Bank Accounts and Digital...Digital financial security has become increasingly important as consumers rely on online banking, payment applications and mobile wallets for everyday transactions. Cybercriminals use a variety of tactics to steal financial and personal...
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Housing and Development Bank Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign to Protect Customers from...Housing and Development Bank Promotes Cybersecurity Awareness Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign throughout October to increase customers’ understanding of online fraud risks and provide guidance on...
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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...
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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vivo V80 Launches in the Middle East with ZEISS Cameras and 7,200mAh...vivo has launched its new vivo V80 smartphone in the Middle East, introducing a combination of ZEISS co-engineered imaging technology, contemporary design and performance features designed for everyday use. The smartphone is...
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HONOR X9e Pro Launches in Egypt With 11,000mAh Battery and EGP 27,999...HONOR has launched its new HONOR X9e Pro smartphone in the Egyptian market, priced at EGP 27,999 , with pre-orders opening on October 22 and official sales scheduled to begin on October...
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HUAWEI Launches nova 16s Series in Egypt with Revolutionary Features for Content...HUAWEI has officially announced the availability of its new HUAWEI nova 16s smartphone series in the Egyptian market, catering to content creators and tech enthusiasts with flagship specifications and modern designs inspired...
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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,...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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فودافون مصر تترجم رؤيتها للتنمية المستدامة: تحول رقمي، رعاية صحية، وحياد كربوني...شهد العام الجاري محطات محورية لشركة فودافون مصر ومؤسستها لتنمية المجتمع، تُوجت بترسيخ دورها كشريك رقمي استراتيجي للدولة. وتُعد الخطوة الأبرز الانضمام الرسمي للتحالف الوطني للعمل الأهلي التنموي بقرار جمهوري، بما يعزز...
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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...