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Egypt’s Oil and Gas Sector Accounts for 17.4% of Top 100 Borrowers’...Egypt’s oil, natural gas and petrochemicals sector accounted for 17.4% of the total outstanding credit facilities extended to the country’s top 100 bank borrowers as of the end of March 2026, according...
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SCZONE Explores Industrial and Investment Cooperation with Hong Kong Business CommunityMostafa Sheikhon, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), met with a delegation from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on October 18, 2026, to discuss...
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Dalia Khorchid Ranks Third in Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders 2026Dalia Khorchid, CEO and Managing Director of Beltone Holding, has secured the third position in the financial services category of Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 list, marking her third consecutive year...
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Omantel CEO Alaa Eldin Baitfadhil Named Among Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders...Alaa Eldin Baitfadhil, CEO of Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 in the technology and telecommunications category. The annual list recognises executives advancing sustainability...
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Khazna Data Centers’ Elisabetta Baronio Named Among Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders...Elisabetta Baronio of Khazna Data Centers has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 in the technology and telecommunications category. The inclusion highlights the growing importance of sustainability leadership in...
TechnoTime Emirates
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Central Bank of the UAE and Monetary Authority of Singapore Discuss Enhancing...The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates held a bilateral meeting with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to explore avenues for strengthening mutual cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines...
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Launches Smart Branch in Al Ain under Vision...Developing Branch Network and Digital Services Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has inaugurated its new smart branch in the Al Mutaredh area of Al Ain, introducing an innovative banking model that combines...
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UAE and China Boost Financial and Banking Cooperation at IMF-World Bank Annual...The United Arab Emirates and the Peoples Republic of China discussed ways to advance their bilateral partnership and expand financial and banking cooperation. This came during a meeting between His Excellency Khaled...
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Core42 Launches Partner Program to Boost Sovereign Cloud and AI Solutions in...Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud solutions and AI infrastructure, has announced the launch of the Core42 Partner Program. The initiative aims to unlock new opportunities for software developers, technology...
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Majid Al Futtaim Partners with Sunset Hospitality Group to Operate Maravel Wellness...Strategic Partnership to Enhance Quality of Life Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group to operate Maravel, a dedicated health and wellness destination within Ghaf Woods—Dubai’s first...
Business
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Egypt’s Alam El Roum Investment Zone to Be Developed Over 15 YearsEgypt’s Alam El Roum investment zone in Matrouh Governorate is the 21st investment zone approved for establishment in the country since 2017, Mohamed Awad, head of the General Authority for Investment and...
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Tap Payments Climbs to 13th in Forbes Middle East Fintech 50 for...Kuwait-based digital payments provider Tap Payments has advanced to 13th place in Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Fintech Companies 2026, marking its third consecutive appearance on the list. The company ranked 18th...
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A Major $6.3 Billion Deal: Proofpoint Acquires Varonis to Build a Data...A New Cyber Shield to Protect Enterprise Data and Face Future Threats In a landmark move redefining the global cybersecurity landscape, U.S.-based Proofpoint has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Varonis, a...
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Qatari Diar Plans Service Free Zone at Egypt’s Alam Al RoumQatari Diar plans to establish a 50,000-square-meter service free zone within its Alam Al Roum development on Egypt’s North Coast, aiming to attract international companies, support startups and entrepreneurs, and help businesses...
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FRA Enhances Womens Financial Inclusion via Technology and Digital Finance in AlexandriaThe National Council for Women (NCW) branch in Alexandria hosted a technical workshop organized by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The session highlighted the crucial role of Fintech applications in facilitating women’s...
Technology
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Empowering Future Cities and Securing Critical Infrastructure: IoT Misr Leads Cooling and...IoT Misr, a leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, high-efficiency data center construction, and industrial cybersecurity, officially announces its participation in the Cairo ICT 2026 exhibition and conference. Through its...
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Huawei Launches 2026 AI City Report and Global Innovation AllianceHuawei has released its 2026 AI City Development Research Report in partnership with Chinas National Information Center, during the Global Government AI City Innovation Summit held in Shanghai as part of Huawei...
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Intel May Standardize Nova Lake CPUs Under Core Ultra 4000Intel may unify the naming of its upcoming Nova Lake processors by placing both desktop and laptop models under the Core Ultra 4000 series, according to leaks that emerged on October 16,...
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Open-Weight AI Models Capture 70% of Vercel Gateway Tokens as China Export...Open-weight AI models accounted for more than 70% of tokens processed through Vercels AI Gateway in September 2026, while their share of spending climbed to nearly one-quarter, up from roughly 5% in...
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Through a Strategic Partnership: CONNECT-PS and Splunk Lead the Operational AI and...Boosting Innovation and Digital Transformation in the Energy Sector In a move that reinforces digital transformation and technological innovation within the energy industry, CONNECT-PS—a leading provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions—hosted...
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Amazon Launches ”Bee” AI Devices to Record Conversations, Generate Tasks, and Offer...Amazon, the American technology and e-commerce giant, has announced the launch of two new personal AI devices within its Bee product line: Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse. These devices aim to help...
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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US Dollar Prices Stabilize in Egyptian Banks Today Sunday Amid Anticipation of...Local Exchange Status and Digital Banking Applications Investors and foreign currency holders are closely watching early exchange rate indicators, as pre-weekend closing rates remain in effect. Digital banking applications and smart ATMs...
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Egypt Post Joins ”Turathna 2026” to Provide Integrated Shipping and Financial Solutions...Egypt Post is offering a comprehensive suite of postal, financial, and logistical services to visitors and exhibitors at the 8th edition of the Turathna Exhibition for Handicrafts and Heritage Arts. Held at...
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Moody’s Identifies Four Key Standards for AI Governance in Financial InstitutionsMoody’s has highlighted growing challenges facing financial institutions as generative and agentic artificial intelligence systems become more widely adopted, warning that traditional model risk management practices may not be sufficient to address...
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US Dollar Stabilizes Against the Egyptian Pound Today, Saturday, October 17, 2026,...Dollar Prices Remain Steady at Saturdays Opening The US dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound witnessed complete stability during trading today, Saturday, October 17, 2026, as the weekly holiday for Egyptian...
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Dollar Hits EGP 53.65 Selling Rate at ADIB as Egyptian Banks Update...ADIB Records Highest Published Dollar Buying Rate The US dollar posted varying exchange rates against the Egyptian pound across the local banking sector on Friday, October 16, 2026, according to the latest...
Fin tech
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FRA Approves 6 Companies to Exercise Non-Banking Financial Activities Using FintechDecision Details and Key Beneficiaries Wealthy Financial Holding Wealthy Securities Brokerage: Wealthy Financial Holding and Wealthy Securities Brokerage obtained approval to perform custody activities and authorized mechanisms using financial technology. Establishment of...
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FRA Approves Fawry’s Registration in FinTech Outsourcing Service Providers RegistryA New Step to Enhance Digital Transformation in the Financial Sector The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr. Islam Azzam, approved the registration of Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments...
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Waffarha Plans Gold and Silver Sales, Targets 50% Transaction Growth in 2027Egyptian deals and digital services platform Waffarha plans to introduce gold and silver sales through its app within the next two months, in partnership with Dahab Masr, as part of a broader...
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FRA: Around 75 Entities Use FinTech to Deliver Non-Banking Financial Services in...Egypt’s financial technology sector is witnessing rapid growth as financial institutions increasingly adopt digital solutions and artificial intelligence to develop products, accelerate service delivery, improve risk management and expand access to customers....
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Visa Brings Stablecoin-Powered Money Transfers to Commercial Operations Through Visa DirectVisa Moves Stablecoin Transfers Into Commercial Use Visa has shifted its stablecoin-powered money transfer capabilities on Visa Direct from the testing stage to commercial deployment, partnering with payments infrastructure company Inyo Global...
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Logistics Partnership Between Fawry and ABS to Boost Delivery Services and Freight...ABS, a leading express mail and courier company in the Egyptian market, announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Fawry, the leading electronic payments and fintech group, to provide a comprehensive...
Cars
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Mansour Auto Trade Expands Jetour’s Footprint in Egypt with a New Showroom...Strategic Partnership to Boost Local Reach Reflecting Kasrawy Group’s commitment—the exclusive agent for Chinas Jetour in Egypt—to expanding its geographical distribution network, Mansour Auto Trade (an authorized dealer) inaugurated its latest Jetour...
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Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Autonomous DrivingMercedes-Benz and NVIDIA have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to develop next-generation driver assistance and automated driving systems. The collaboration integrates advanced automotive engineering with cutting-edge software and accelerated computing,...
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Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster with Air-Thruster TechnologyInnovative Showcase of a Ground Aircraft in Texas Tesla has unveiled the next generation of its famous electric sports car, the Roadster, during an exceptional event held at a SpaceX facility in...
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Mercedes-Benz Egypt Launches its All-Electric GLC in the Egyptian Market Priced at...Performance and Acceleration The luxury SUV relies on dual electric motors with a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, generating a total output of 489 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0...
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Soueast S08 DM Tops Hybrid Car Sales in Egypt for September 2026Strong Leadership for the Soueast S08 DM in the PHEV Sector The Chinese Soueast S08 DM successfully claimed the top spot in plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV and REEV) registrations in the Egyptian...
cyber security
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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...
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Open Source Summit Europe Puts Digital Sovereignty Into PracticeDigital sovereignty and artificial intelligence dominated this years Open Source Summit Europe, but the discussions also delivered practical approaches to reducing technology dependence, strengthening software security and measuring the value of open...
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Investigation Links Israeli Ad Firm to Zero-Click Spyware AttacksA joint investigation by Citizen Lab and advertising security firm Confiant has linked Israeli digital advertising company Discover-Tech to the distribution of spyware through targeted online ads that can compromise devices without...
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Securing the Future of AI: Palo Alto Networks Showcases Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions...Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, is preparing to participate in the Cairo ICT 2026 exhibition and conference, the premier technology and telecommunications event in the Middle East and Africa....
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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Apple Set to Preview New Mac Models and OLED iPad Mini on...Apple is preparing to showcase a new lineup of Mac and iPad devices at a media event in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026, with the company inviting selected journalists to attend...
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iPhone Duo Officially Available for Pre-Order in Egypt at Up to EGP...Tradeline, a leading retailer of Apple products in Egypt, has officially launched pre-orders for the new iPhone Duo , giving Egyptian customers access to the device in four storage configurations. Pre-orders opened...
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Amazon Introduces Two Bee AI Wearables With Alexa Plus IntegrationAmazon has unveiled two new AI-powered Bee wearable devices alongside a paid subscription that adds features including integration with Amazon services and its Alexa Plus assistant. The tools can recommend products and...
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Huawei Unveils the nova 16s Series and a New Lineup Innovative Products...Huawei unveiled its latest lineup of smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches and tablets at the Innovative Product Launch Event Wednesday evening at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, bringing a new range of devices...
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Realme Launches the realme C100 Series in Egypt with a Massive Battery...Mokamlin with a New Vibe: Egypt’s First Comedy Night for a Smartphone Launch In an unconventional move blending technology and entertainment, Realme celebrated the launch of its new realme C100 smartphone series...
تكنوتايم بالعربي
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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...
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«حق» توقع شراكة استراتيجية مع نقابة محامي جنوب الجيزة لتعزيز استخدام الحلول...أعلنت شركة «حق HAQQ»، المنصة المتخصصة في الذكاء الاصطناعي القانوني، توقيع بروتوكول تعاون استراتيجي مع نقابة محامي جنوب الجيزة، تصبح بموجبه الشريك التقني الرسمي للنقابة في مجالات التكنولوجيا القانونية والتحول الرقمي، في...
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بي تك تقدم مزايا وخصومات حصرية لحاملي بطاقات البنك الزراعي المصريوقعت شركة بي تك، الرائدة في مجال بيع الأجهزة الإلكترونية والكهربائية وتقديم خدمات التمويل الاستهلاكي في مصر، بروتوكول تعاون مع البنك الزراعي المصري، بهدف إتاحة مجموعة من المزايا والعروض الحصرية لحاملي بطاقات...
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الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات يحصد جائزة دولية للريادة في تطوير البنية التحتية...على هامش فعاليات مؤتمر Network X 2026، الذي تستضيفه العاصمة النمساوية فيينا خلال الفترة من 13 إلى 15 أكتوبر 2026، تسلّم الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات جائزة «الريادة في سياسات تعزيز قدرة الشبكات...
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الاتحاد الدولي للاتصالات يشيد بالتجربة المصرية ممثلًة في الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات...في إطار جهود الدولة المصرية لتعزيز التحول الرقمي وتطوير البنية التحتية للاتصالات، أشاد الاتحاد الدولي للاتصالات، بالتجربة المصرية ممثلًة في الجهاز القومي لتنظيم الاتصالات، في مجال تطوير البنية التحتية للمدن الذكية والمستدامة،...