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Egypt’s Minister of Communications Witnesses ICTBALL 2026 Finale as Telecom Egypt Claims...Under the theme Support Your Company Team , Egypt s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Raafat Hendi, attended the grand finale of the Ramadan ICTBALL 2026, marking the 18th edition...
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Egyptian Exchange Posts Mixed Performance in Monday TradingThe Egyptian Exchange (EGX) saw mixed movements in its second session of the week on Monday. The benchmark EGX30 index slipped 0.77%, closing at 46,414.85 points. In contrast, the EGX70, which tracks...
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Egyptian Food Bank Expands Daily Food Surplus Donation Initiative in Partnership with...The Egyptian Food Bank, the region s first development-focused organization providing safe and nutritious food to the most vulnerable, announced the expansion of its daily food surplus donation initiative in collaboration with...
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Supply Chain Attacks Lead Global Cyber Threats Over the Past 12 MonthsSupply chain attacks have emerged as the most prevalent cyber threat facing businesses worldwide over the past year, according to a new global study conducted by Kaspersky. The findings reveal that nearly...
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Flydubai Resumes Direct Flights from Dubai to Alexandria and Cairo’s Sphinx Airport...Flydubai will resume its direct operations from Dubai International Airport to Alexandria and Cairo s Sphinx International Airport starting Tuesday, March 10, in both directions, according to the airline s daily flight...
Business
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Granite Receives FRA Approval to Launch US Dollar Fixed-Income Investment FundGranite Holding for Financial Investments announced that it has received approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch a new USD-denominated money market investment fund under the name Granite USD Investment...
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MENA Startups Raise Over $279 Million in February 2026 as UAE and...The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa witnessed strong investment activity in February 2026, with total funding raised by startups surpassing $279 million, highlighting the continued flow of capital...
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Egypt Ranks Third in MENA Startup Funding as Local Firms Secure $63.6...Egypt maintained a strong presence on the startup investment map in the Middle East and North Africa during February 2026, as Egyptian startups succeeded in attracting $63.6 million in funding, placing the...
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Egypt Approves Launch of First Private Equity Agricultural Investment FundThe Establishment and Licensing Committee for companies operating under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment of the Ahly Green Agricultural Fund , marking the first private...
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ChatGPT Approaches One Billion Weekly Users as Global AI Adoption AcceleratesThe ChatGPT platform developed by OpenAI continues to experience rapid growth in its global user base, with weekly active users reaching approximately 900 million, bringing the platform within striking distance of one...
Technology
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Samsung Elevates Galaxy AI and Connected Ecosystem at MWC 2026Samsung Electronics showcased its expanded presence at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) in Barcelona, Spain, held from 2 5 March, following the success of its recent Galaxy Unpacked event. The company...
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881 New ICT Companies Established in Egypt in Q4 2025, Total Capital...A total of 881 new companies in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector were established in Egypt during the period from October to December 2025, compared to 903 companies during the...
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Mobile Subscribers in Egypt Reach 123 Million in Q4 2025, Driven by...The number of mobile subscribers in Egypt rose to 123.06 million by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to approximately 113.19 million during the same period in 2024, reflecting...
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Al Salem Holding Sponsors “Al Rawi Storyteller Award” 2026, Offering Special EGP...The Al Rawi Storyteller Award has announced the sponsorship of Al Salem Holding, led by Dr. Bahaa Salem, for the second edition of the 2026 competition. This partnership reflects the growing support...
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Egypt University of Informatics Partners with Dell for Three AI Graduation Projects...Professor Ahmed Hamad, Acting President of the Egypt University of Informatics, announced a collaboration between the university and several global and local companies in the ICT sector. The partnership includes three significant...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Wins “Best Device” at MWC 2026 Global Mobile...Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that its Galaxy S26 Ultra has been awarded the Best Device prize at the Global Mobile Awards, presented during the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) held in...
Smart cities
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Amer Group Reports Strong 2025 Results with 166% Surge in Net ProfitAmer Group announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, posting significant growth across key financial indicators, driven by higher revenues and improved profitability. The Group s...
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Vivienda Developments Launches Second Phase of “Cayan” Residential Project in West CairoVivienda Developments, part of the AM Group, announced the launch of the second phase of its residential project Cayan in West Cairo. The move follows strong demand and the rapid sale of...
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Al Mirage Awards Excavation Contract to Turkish Contracting for Hilton Capital ProjectAl Mirage Real Estate Development, the real estate arm of Salim Holding Group, has signed a contract with Turki Contracting to execute excavation and shoring works for its flagship Hilton Capital Downtown...
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Egypt Real Estate Platform to Launch 10 New Digital Services to Regulate...Egypt Real Estate Platform is preparing to roll out a comprehensive digital upgrade in April 2026, introducing 10 new services aimed at regulating the Egyptian property market, enhancing transparency, and strengthening the...
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El Tawfiqia Construction Signs Strategic Agreement with MRB to Manage Centri Plaza...El Tawfiqia Construction and Development, chaired by Engineer Samir Fawzy El-Sayed, announced the signing of a strategic agreement with MRB, a company specialized in the management and operation of commercial projects and...
Banks
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QNB Egypt Inaugurates Redeveloped Nashlat Al-Shobak Martyrs Preparatory School in Giza in...As part of its efforts to support education and provide a quality learning environment, QNB Egypt inaugurated the Nashlat Al-Shobak Martyrs Preparatory School for Basic Education in Badrashin, Giza, following its redevelopment...
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Samp;P Warns Prolonged Middle East Conflict Could Trigger Sharp Rise in Global...S P Global Ratings has warned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could lead to a sharp rise in credit risks if hostilities continue for an extended period. The agency...
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UAE Central Bank Governor Affirms Strength and Stability of the Financial SectorKhaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that the country s financial and banking sector continues to enjoy the highest levels of strength and stability....
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Hisham Okasha Appointed Chairman of CI Capital Holding Representing Banque MisrThe Board of Directors of CI Capital Holding for Financial Investments has approved the appointment of Hisham Ahmed Okasha as Chairman of the company, representing Banque Misr. In a disclosure to the...
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Egyptian Gulf Bank Proposes EGP 410 Million Cash Dividend for FY2025Egyptian Gulf Bank has proposed cash dividends totaling EGP 410 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. In a disclosure submitted to the Egyptian Exchange on Wednesday, the bank stated...
Fin tech
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Fawry and Erada Finance Deepen Partnership to Accelerate Digital Financing for SMEsFawry, Egypt s leading fintech company, announced the activation of its official partnership with Erada Finance, a specialist in microfinance and SMEs, in a strategic move aimed at transforming the financing experience...
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Basita Expands Digital Wallet Services Across Its Nationwide POS Network in EgyptBasita, a leading electronic payment services provider in Egypt, has launched a new service aimed at simplifying daily financial transactions for users by expanding deposit and withdrawal services across its extensive point-of-sale...
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Egyptian Post Offices Serve 5.27 Million Pensioners in Q4 2025, Reflecting Continued...The number of pension beneficiaries receiving payments through Egyptian post offices reached approximately 5.27 million during the period from October to December 2025, up from around 5.06 million during the same period...
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Fawry and Erada Finance Expand Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in...Fawry, Egypt s leading fintech company, announced the activation of its official partnership with Erada Finance, a firm specialized in microfinance and small and medium enterprise financing, in a strategic move aimed...
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CVS Health Partners with Google Cloud to Launch AI-Powered Digital Health PlatformCVS Health has announced a new partnership with the cloud computing division of Google Cloud, owned by Alphabet Inc., to launch an advanced digital health platform powered by artificial intelligence. The initiative...
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Fawry Reports 57% Revenue Growth and Record Profit Margins in 2025Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments, Egypt s leading provider of electronic payment solutions and digital financial services, announced today its consolidated financial results for the three months ended December 31,...
Cars
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Hyundai Elantra AD Prices Increase in Egypt Amid Rising Shipping CostsGB Auto, the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Egypt, announced its first price adjustment for the locally assembled Hyundai Elantra AD, ranging between EGP 25,000 and EGP 26,000. The increase comes...
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SN Automotive Extends “Egypt’s Strongest Financing” Offers Until the End of RamadanSN Automotive has announced the continuation of its exceptional offers under the slogan Egypt s Strongest Financing until the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement coincided with the company...
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US Federal Court Upholds $243 Million Verdict Against Tesla Over Fatal Autopilot...A US federal court has rejected a request by Tesla to overturn a ruling ordering the company to pay $243 million in damages related to a fatal 2019 crash involving a Tesla...
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Over 12,000 Dual-Fuel Vehicles Licensed in Egypt in JanuaryA total of 12,328 dual-fuel vehicles (gasoline and natural gas) were licensed across various traffic units in Egypt during January, according to the latest report issued by the Egyptian Compulsory Motor Insurance...
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Dubai Taxi Company and Bolt Partner with National Taxi to Advance Smart...Dubai Taxi Company, in cooperation with its strategic partner Bolt, announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the National Taxi Company, marking a new step in advancing the future of urban...
cyber security
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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...
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Kaspersky Reveals Previously Undetected Attack Chains in Notepad++ Supply-Chain CompromiseResearchers from the Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky have uncovered a complex and previously underreported supply-chain compromise involving the popular open-source software Notepad++, exposing risks that extend far beyond...
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Telecom Threats From 2025 to Persist Into 2026 as Emerging Technologies Add...Telecommunications cybersecurity threats that shaped 2025 are expected to continue well into 2026, with new technology deployments introducing additional layers of operational and security risk, according to the latest findings from Kaspersky....
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Kaspersky Warns AI Will Drive Major Cybersecurity Risks for the Global Entertainment...Kaspersky has identified artificial intelligence as the central factor behind a new wave of cybersecurity threats expected to impact the global entertainment industry in 2026, according to its latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin....
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Majority of IT Professionals in Egypt Show Strong Openness to Cyber ImmunityEgypt s cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a notable shift, as organizations increasingly look beyond traditional defense models toward more resilient and proactive security approaches. A recent global study conducted by Kaspersky indicates...
Markets
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Amazon Egypt Launches Eid Al-Fitr Sale from 10–16 March with Hundreds of...Amazon Egypt announced the launch of its Eid Al-Fitr sales season from 10 to 16 March, offering hundreds of thousands of deals across a wide range of products and both local and...
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Medbank partners with Visa and Modubpay to launch the Visa Platinum Cashback...MedBank has announced the launch of a new Visa Platinum Cashback credit card in collaboration with Visa, a global leader in payments technology, and Modupay, its technology partner specializing in payment solutions....
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The Ministry of Housing is offering 80 plots of land for immediate...The Ministry of Housing has revealed details of its new offering of investment land plots in new cities through the immediate allocation system. The Ministry is offering 80 plots of land in...
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The Minister of Housing discusses several joint work files with the Director...Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menshawy, received Dr. Bahaa El-Ghannam, Executive Director of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development Authority, to discuss several joint projects. The meeting was...
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Swedish Group is establishing itself as a fully integrated strategic partner for...Specializing in integrated architectural solutions and finishing in the Egyptian market, we have completed over 30,000 diverse projects across various sectors, including business, administrative buildings, education, healthcare, hospitality, public utilities, and the...
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Egyptian Group collaborates with KAD on the Isola Sheraton project, coinciding with...In a move reflecting its strong focus on after-sales services to ensure the highest quality standards in its projects, and based on a business philosophy centered on development, growth, and preserving investment...
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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Samsung Elevates Galaxy AI and Connected Ecosystem at MWC 2026
Samsung Electronics showcased its expanded presence at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) in Barcelona, Spain, held from 2 5 March, following the success of its recent Galaxy Unpacked event. The company...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Wins “Best Device” at MWC 2026 Global Mobile...
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that its Galaxy S26 Ultra has been awarded the Best Device prize at the Global Mobile Awards, presented during the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) held in...
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First Look at Galaxy Buds4: Precision Audio Meets Intelligent DesignSamsung Electronics unveiled the new Galaxy Buds4 series on February 25 during Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco, showcasing an exceptional level of AI-powered audio performance. The Galaxy Buds4 series represents a...
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Huawei crowns Excellence Award in Corporate Communication and National Digital Narrative Industry...Huawei received a special honor at the Technotime Excellence Awards 2025, in recognition of its excellence in corporate communication and the national digital narrative industry, in conjunction with the twenty-five years of...
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Vodafone Egypt Foundation and Ibrahim A. Badran Foundation Launch “Caravans of Light”...Vodafone Egypt Foundation for Community Development has announced the launch of the Caravans of Light campaign in partnership with Ibrahim A. Badran Foundation (IBF) and NSA Labs, aiming to deploy mobile medical...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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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...
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أيمن السعدني: الإعلام شريك أساسي في تنمية وعي المواطن وڤودافون مصر تواصل...أكد أيمن السعدني، رئيس قطاع الشؤون الخارجية بشركة ڤودافون مصر، أن الإعلام يلعب دورًا محوريًا في تنمية وعي المواطن، مشددًا على حرص الشركة على تعزيز التواصل المباشر مع وسائل الإعلام عبر اللقاءات...
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مي ياسين: ڤودافون مصر تعمل على توصيل التكنولوجيا للجميع والملتقى الإعلامي في...أكدت مي ياسين، رئيس قسم الاتصالات الخارجية وأعمال الاستدامة بشركة ڤودافون مصر، أن الشركة تضع توصيل التكنولوجيا لكافة فئات المجتمع في صدارة أولوياتها، انطلاقًا من إيمانها بدور التكنولوجيا في إحداث تغيير حقيقي...
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تكنوتايم تنعى والدة الأستاذة نادين حافظ مديرة الاتصالات بشركة IBM لمنطقة الشرق...تتقدم تكنوتايم بخالص العزاء وصادق المواساة إلى الأستاذة نادين حافظ، مديرة الاتصالات بشركة IBM لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا، في وفاة والدتها، التي وافتها المنية. وقد سادت مشاعر الحزن والتعاطف بين زملاء العمل...