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Trends Research: AI Integration is a Strategic Necessity for Water Security and...A new research study by Trends Research Advisory highlights that deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a vital strategic entry point for securing water resources amidst escalating global challenges. The study, authored...
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Ericsson Named Google Cloud’s 2026 Telecom Industry Partner of the Year for...Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has secured the prestigious Google Cloud Industry Partner of the Year Award for Telecommunications for the fourth consecutive year. The 2026 award recognizes Ericsson s excellence in developing AI-powered,...
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Egypt’s Finance Minister: ”Transparency and Reform” Driving Renewed Global Investor ConfidenceEgypt s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, emphasized that the government s proactive fiscal trajectory is yielding positive echoes among international investors. Speaking on the nation s economic outlook, Kouchouk highlighted that...
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Orange Egypt Launches Autism Care Center in Upper Egypt to Support Thousands...Orange Egypt has announced the launch of a new autism care center in Sohag Governorate, Upper Egypt, aimed at providing specialized support for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The...
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10th of Ramadan Investors Association amp; GIZ Forge Landmark Partnership to Boost...The 10th of Ramadan Investors Association has formalized a strategic partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to catalyze industrial growth and international investment in Egypt. The collaboration aims to...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Emirates Islamic Posts $300M Net Profit as Q1 Growth Signals Strong Banking...Dubai-based Emirates Islamic reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2026, underscoring continued momentum across key banking indicators despite a complex global economic environment. The bank recorded operating profit of...
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Aldar Expands Industrial Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of KIZAD AssetsUAE-based real estate developer Aldar has acquired a portfolio of industrial and logistics assets from Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KIZAD Group), in a move that underscores its growing focus on income-generating...
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UAE Executes First Rail Shipment of Finished Vehicles, Marking Shift in Automotive...The UAE has successfully completed its first rail-based transport of finished vehicles, signaling a major milestone in the country s logistics and automotive supply chain evolution. The operation was carried out through...
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Dubai Chambers Boosts Sector Readiness to Navigate Global Market VolatilityThe Dubai Chambers has initiated a series of strategic discussions aimed at enhancing the readiness of various business sectors, with a particular focus on the textile industry, to adapt to rapidly changing...
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Barings Expands Global Footprint with New Abu Dhabi Office to Drive Middle...Barings, one of the world s premier alternative investment management firms, has officially inaugurated its new office in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy. This strategic move...
Business
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Valeo Egypt Marks 20 Years as a Global Software Engineering HubThe launch of the new AI development center coincides with Valeo celebrating 20 years of operations in Egypt, during which its local entity has evolved into one of the group s most...
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Halan AZ Real Estate Investment Fund partners with Brassbell Hospitality Group and...The Halan AZ Real Estate Investment Fund Halan AZ , Egypt s first licensed and regulated diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), established by MNT-Halan in partnership with Azimut Egypt, announced the...
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Daltex Chairman Praises ”Mustaqbal Misr” for Revolutionizing Egypt’s Agricultural Export CapacitySamir El Naggar, Chairman of Daltex, one of Egypt s leading agricultural exporters, has lauded the Future of Egypt (Mustaqbal Misr) Agency for its pivotal role in land reclamation and sustainable development....
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Egypt to Launch IPOs for Banque du Caire and Misr Life Insurance...Egypt s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Dr. Mohamed Farid, has unveiled a definitive timeline for the country s landmark IPO program. Speaking during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings...
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Energy Crisis: Europe Faces Critical Jet Fuel Shortage with Only Six Weeks...European aviation and energy sectors are facing a looming crisis as industry experts warn that the continent may have as little as six weeks of jet fuel reserves left. The supply crunch,...
Technology
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WhatsApp to End Support for Legacy Android Versions in September 2026 to...WhatsApp has officially announced it will cease support for older Android operating systems starting September 8, 2026. Under the new policy, the world s most popular messaging app will require Android 6.0...
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Snowflake Redefines Enterprise AI with New ”Intelligence” and ”Cortex Code” Updates, Targeting...Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the global leader in AI-powered Data Cloud solutions, has unveiled major advancements to Snowflake Intelligence and Cortex Code. These updates reinforce Snowflake s vision of becoming the central platform...
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AI Price War: China’s DeepSeek Slashes API Fees by 75% to Challenge...In a bold move set to reshape the global AI landscape, Chinese startup DeepSeek has announced a massive 75% price cut for its latest model, DeepSeek-V4-Pro. The strategic reduction, valid through early...
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Deep Knowledge Group Launches FemTech Platform in Dubai, Mapping a High-Growth Ecosystem...Deep Knowledge Group, in collaboration with FemTech Industry Analytics, has officially unveiled the FemTech Dubai Platform, a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to streamline investment and innovation in women s health. The platform...
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Souhoola and Switch Plus Disrupt Egypt’s Tech Market with 50% Discounts and...Souhoola, a prominent leader in Egypt s consumer finance sector, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Switch Plus, a premier provider of technological and electronic solutions. The collaboration introduces a high-impact...
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End of an Era: Hazem Moussa Steps Down as Chairman of Contact...Contact Financial Holding announced today that its co-founder and Chairman, Hazem Moussa, will step down from his role to pursue new ventures. Moussa s departure marks the conclusion of a quarter-century tenure...
Smart cities
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CBRE Q1 2026 Report: UAE Real Estate Defies Regional Tensions with Strong...According to the latest CBRE Middle East market review, the UAE real estate sector demonstrated remarkable resilience during the first quarter of 2026, maintaining stability despite a downgraded GDP growth forecast of...
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Orange Egypt and Paragon-Adeer Launch ”AI Campus”: A First-of-its-Kind Innovation Hub for...In a landmark move for the regional digital economy, Orange Egypt has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paragon-Adeer to launch the AI Campus within the Sumou Boulevard project in...
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El Attal Holding to Launch EGP 2.8B Real Estate Fund; Leads Market...El Attal Holding is set to finalize the launch of its first real estate investment fund by June 2026, pending approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). Chairman Ahmed El Attal announced...
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KW Egypt Sets Out to Disrupt Brokerage Sector with High-Tech, Agent-Centric ModelThe Egyptian real estate brokerage sector is poised for a major transformation with the arrival of Keller Williams. In a landmark partnership involving Khaled Bahig, Mohamed Benany (Founders of Red), and Ahmed...
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Tiger Properties Announces Delivery of Sesilia Tower in JVT, Bolstering Dubai’s Q2...Tiger Properties, a leading player in the UAE s real estate sector, has officially announced the handover of Sesilia Tower, located in the strategic Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), scheduled for April 20,...
Banks
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Emirates Islamic Pioneers Shari’a-Compliant Digital Gold and Silver Trading via Mobile AppEmirates Islamic, a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind digital investment solution for gold and silver. Integrated directly into the EI+ mobile banking app,...
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CBE Official Calls for Shift from Financial Access to ”Financial Health” as...Sherif Lokman, Sub-Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for Financial Inclusion and Sustainability, underscored that achieving financial inclusion is a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth in Egypt and the wider...
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QNB Egypt and MARAKEZ Sign a 5.5 Bn EGP Facility Agreement for...QNB Egypt, a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a medium term financing agreement worth EGP 5.5 billion with MARAKEZ, one of...
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Europe Challenges Visa and Mastercard Dominance: The Rise of Wero and the...In an unprecedented move to reshape the continent s financial landscape, the European Union has accelerated its efforts to build a homegrown alternative to US-based payment giants Visa and Mastercard. At the...
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Egyptian Pound Dips as USD Hits EGP 52.71 in Broad Banking RallyForex traders, institutional investors, and banking executives.CAIRO | April 23, 2026 The US Dollar surged against the Egyptian Pound during Thursday s trading session, reaching a peak of EGP 52.71 for sale....
Fin tech
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Mawarid Finance Hosts Landmark Fintech Summit in Dubai, Driving the Evolution of...Mawarid Finance has successfully concluded the third edition of the Mawarid Fintech Innovation Summit, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. Under the theme The Evolution of Embedded Finance Regulated, Integrated, and Scalable,...
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Egyptian FinTech Startup ”Kiwi” Secures Final CBE Approval; Launches Egypt’s First Social...Kiwi, an Egyptian financial technology startup, has officially received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to launch its highly anticipated digital payment app and financial card. This milestone marks...
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Network International Appoints Soumia Majumdar-Mears as Group Chief Internal Audit OfficerNetwork International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the appointment of Soumia Majumdar-Mears as Group Chief Internal Audit Officer, effective April 22. In this...
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Al Habtoor Group Initiates International Arbitration Against Lebanon Over Investment DisputesDubai-based conglomerate Al Habtoor Group has formally initiated international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in a long-standing investment dispute. The group confirmed that it has filed...
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Egypt’s Souhoola Partners with Fit amp; Fix to Launch Zero-Cost Installment Plan...Egypt-based consumer finance platform Souhoola has partnered with automotive service provider Fit Fix to introduce a limited-time installment offering aimed at easing the cost of car maintenance and accessories. Under the new...
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Block and Uber Ink Massive Global Partnership to Scale Square’s Ecosystem and...Tech giants Block, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc. have announced a multi-faceted global partnership designed to redefine restaurant operations and payment flexibility. The collaboration marks a significant expansion of the Square and...
Cars
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FutureTECH by Raya and XPENG Conclude Egypt’s First EV-Focused Accelerator ProgramFutureTECH by Raya, the innovation arm of Raya Holding, has successfully concluded its inaugural accelerator program dedicated to the Electric Vehicle (EV) and smart mobility sector. In partnership with Raya Auto (the...
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School Mobility Unicorn Zūm Hits $1.7B Valuation Following $100M Strategic InvestmentZūm, the AI-driven leader in modern student transportation, has secured $100 million in a new strategic funding round, catapulting its valuation to $1.7 billion. This latest injection brings the company s total...
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Tesla Deploys Fully Autonomous Robotaxis in Dallas and Houston Ahead of Q1...Tesla Inc. has officially launched its fully autonomous robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, marking its first major expansion outside of Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area. This strategic move comes...
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China Tightens Grip on Autonomous Driving Tests Following Baidu ”Apollo Go” Incident...Chinese regulatory authorities have issued new directives mandating comprehensive safety reviews for all smart and connected vehicle testing across the country. The move comes in response to a widely publicized technical glitch...
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Lucid Group Secures $750M in New Funding; Partners with Uber to Deploy...Lucid Group has announced a major capital infusion and a strategic expansion of its partnership with Uber, backed by an additional investment from Ayar Third Investment Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia...
cyber security
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Kaspersky discovers vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon chips that can lead to data...Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a hardware-level vulnerability affecting Qualcomm chipsets that are widely used in a range of consumer and industrial devices, including smartphones and tablets, car components, IoT devices and more....
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Online scam exposure remains widespread in Egypt despite high levels of self-assurance,...Kaspersky recent survey highlights considerable gap between consumers confidence in identifying online scams and their actual exposure to cyber threats. According to the findings, 28% of respondents in Egypt reported encountering an...
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Kaspersky warns of digital medicine risks on the occasion of World Health...On World Health Day, Kaspersky warns of risks tied to the digitization of healthcare and use of telemedicine. Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical...
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Kaspersky Links Coruna Exploit Kit to Updated Operation Triangulation FrameworkKaspersky has revealed that the recently identified Coruna exploit kit is a direct and updated iteration of the framework used in the highly sophisticated Operation Triangulation cyber-espionage campaign, according to new findings...
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Kaspersky Study: 80% of Egyptian Firms Plan AI-Driven SOCs, but Talent and...Nearly all organizations planning to establish a Security Operations Center (SOC) view artificial intelligence (AI) as an essential component. However, despite strong expectations, many companies continue to face substantial barriers in effectively...
Markets
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Real estate developers in Egypt will gather for an exceptional experience at...Continuing its successful track record in the Egyptian market, Red Collaboration has delivered an exceptional experience in real estate alliance formation, offering a unique and innovative approach for the first time in...
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El Mahfouz Developments launches MoQattam Business Complex in a strategic location in...El Mahfouz Developments has announced the launch of its latest project, MoQattam Business Complex, in the heart of the Mokattam district. This strategic move reflects the company s commitment to developing integrated...
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Valeo CEO: Egypt AI Development Center Marks Strategic Milestone in Global AI...Christophe P rillat, CEO of Valeo, described the launch of the company s artificial intelligence (AI) development center in Egypt as a key strategic milestone aligned with Valeo s global vision to...
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Qasr El Nile Real Estate Investment Company signed a strategic partnership with...Qasr El Nile Real Estate Investment and Project Management Company has signed a strategic partnership with Vodafone Business to become the technology partner for its flagship project, West Eleven Mall. This move...
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New Jersey Developments partners with Talé Hotel for hotel operations at Jura...In a move reflecting its commitment to innovation and providing unconventional solutions in the real estate and tourism markets, New Jersey Real Estate Development Company announced its partnership with the Tal Hotel...
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Golden Town invests EGP 8 billion in its projects in the new...In a move reflecting its strong expansion strategy and confidence in the future of the Egyptian real estate market, Golden Town Real Estate Development, a leading developer in the New Administrative Capital,...
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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HONOR Unveils 600 Series with iPhone-Inspired Design and AI-Driven ImagingHONOR has launched its new HONOR 600 smartphone series, introducing a design language clearly inspired by flagship iPhone models while emphasizing advanced AI-powered photography and high-end hardware at competitive pricing. The new...
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Motorola Unveils the Edge 70 Pro: A New Standard for AI-Powered FlagshipsMotorola has officially taken the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro. The device marks a strategic push to solidify the company s footprint in the premium high-performance...
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OPPO Launches Find N6: The World’s First Zero-Feel Crease Foldable with AI-Powered...the world s leading smart device brand, today announced the launch of Find N6, its latest flagship foldable. Debuting the world s first Zero-Feel Crease ,in Egypt. Find N6 offers an inner...
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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy A57The Galaxy A57 officially went on sale this week as Samsung s latest mid-range Android phone. And you know what? It looks pretty solid. For $550, the A57 offers a big AMOLED...
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Huawei Unveils FreeClip 2: Industry-First NPU-Powered Open-Ear Earbuds Redefine Personal AudioTwo years after disrupting the personal audio market with its unconventional design, Huawei has launched the HUAWEI FreeClip 2, a second-generation open-ear earbud that merges advanced physics with Artificial Intelligence. For the...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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PayTabs تستحوذ على TAPn’GO لتعزيز المدفوعات اللاتلامسية في المنطقةأعلنت مجموعة PayTabs، إحدى شركات قائمة Future 100 والرائدة الحائزة على جوائز في مجال تنسيق الدفع في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، اليوم عن إتمام صفقة استحواذ كبرى أخرى. حيث استحوذت على...
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مصر تطلق النسخة الخامسة من جائزة مصر للتميز الحكومي بـ 15 فئة...أعلنت جائزة مصر للتميز الحكومي عن إطلاق دورتها الخامسة لعام 2026في إطار مواصلة دعم جهود الدولة المصرية لترسيخ مبادئ التميز المؤسسي، ورفع كفاءة المؤسسات العامة، وتطوير الخدمات الحكومية، وتسليط الضوء على الكوادر...
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ميار نجيب رئيسًا لقطاع الاتصال المؤسسي والعلاقات العامة والاستدامة في «إي آند...انضمت ميار نجيب إلى شركة إي آند مصر لتتولى منصب رئيس قطاع الاتصال المؤسسي والعلاقات العامة والاستدامة، إلى جانب الاشراف على اعمال مؤسسة إي آند مصر لتنمية المجتمع، التي تأسست عام 2013،...
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عمرو محفوظ.. مهندس الثقة في زمن الدولة الرقميةفي مسار التحول الرقمي، تتجه الأنظار عادةً إلى التطبيقات والمنصات والخدمات التي يراها المواطن يوميًا. لكن خلف هذه الواجهة المرئية، توجد طبقات أكثر تعقيدًا تشكل العمود الفقري للدولة الرقمية. في هذا السياق،...
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ممر البيانات العالمي: كيف أعاد تامر مهدي صياغة جغرافيا مصر الرقمية؟في عالم لا يهدأ، حيث أصبحت البيانات هي النفط الجديد، تقف الشركة المصرية للاتصالات (Telecom Egypt) في قلب مشهد عالمي يتجاوز مجرد تقديم خدمات الإنترنت المنزلي. في 2026، لا يقود المهندس تامر...