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Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) Records 750% Surge in Computing Student Enrollment;...Dr. Hoda Mokhtar, Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences at Egypt University of Informatics (EUI), has announced a period of exponential growth for the institution. Speaking at a press...
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Kiwe receives final CBE approval ,The New Wave of Fintech Has ArrivedKiwe, the home-grown fintech startup built around how people actually use money today, has received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to launch its application and card in the...
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The Billionaire Boom: Global Billionaire Count Set to Hit 4,000 by 2031...The world is entering an era of unprecedented wealth concentration, with the global billionaire population projected to reach 3,915 by 2031. According to the latest analysis from Knight Frank, the number of...
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Egypt Eyes Regional Tech Hub Status as Nokia Explores Launch of Operations...Egypt is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a regional hub for telecommunications and IT services, as Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Raafat Hindi held talks with Mikko...
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Gold Prices in Egypt Consolidate Amid Global Headwinds and Geopolitical TensionsEgyptian gold prices witnessed a modest decline this week, with the benchmark 21-karat gold retreating by approximately 0.64% to settle at EGP 6,990 . The local market is currently caught in a...
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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Minister of Communications and Information Technology discusses with HMD officials plans to...On the sidelines of the visit of the President of Finland to Egypt; Eng. Rafat Hindi, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, met with Mr. John Fran ois Barrell, Co-Founder and CEO...
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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...
Technology
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Orange Egypt Launches Specialized Autism Support Center in Sohag to Serve Upper...Orange Egypt, in collaboration with the Orange Foundation and the SETI Center (Caritas Egypt), has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art center in Sohag dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder...
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DeepSeek V4 Pivot: How China is Decoupling AI Development from Western HardwareDeepSeek, one of China s most prominent AI startups, is undergoing a strategic pivot that marks a turning point in the global AI race. Amid global semiconductor restrictions, the company has delayed...
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TikTok and Visa Launch ”Creator Card” in the UK to Provide Instant...In a landmark partnership for the creator economy, TikTok and Visa have unveiled a new debit card specifically designed for content creators in the United Kingdom. Dubbed the Creator Card, this financial...
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Orange Group Revenues Top €10 Billion in Q1 2026, Driven by Double-Digit...Orange Group has reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, with consolidated revenues rising 3.5% year-on-year to reach 10.095 billion. The growth was primarily fueled by a stellar...
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Egypt’s Navigation Boom: Digital Map Searches Surge 29% as 46 Million Daily...The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has revealed a significant spike in the usage of digital navigation tools, with map-related searches hitting 46.2 million daily queries in 2026. This 29% year-on-year growth...
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Egypt’s Virtual Workspace Hits 159 Million Daily Hours; Zoom and Teams Lead...The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has reported a significant milestone in Egypt s digital transformation, with remote meeting services reaching 159.5 million hours daily . This 7% year-on-year increase is driven...
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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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....
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CBUAE Issues Strict Ban on WhatsApp for Financial Services; Sets April 30...The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued comprehensive new regulatory directives prohibiting all licensed financial institutions from using instant messaging apps, most notably WhatsApp, for providing financial services or gathering...
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Egypt’s Digital Shift Hits Record High: 60 Million Mobile Wallets and 1.35...Egypt s transition toward a cashless economy is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, according to the latest infrastructure data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). By the end of December 2025,...
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NilePrepreneurs Initiative Drives EGP 3 Billion Revenue Growth for Egyptian Startups; CBE...The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has released comprehensive data on the NilePrepreneurs initiative, showcasing its pivotal role in transforming Egypt s SME landscape since its 2019 launch. The initiative has successfully...
Fin tech
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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...
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The African Financial Renaissance: Rebuilding Systems for a Digital-First FutureAfrica is undergoing an unprecedented structural transformation of its financial landscape, driven by a continental push to modernize banking systems and digital infrastructure. As governments and central banks overhaul outdated regulations, the...
Cars
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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...
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Singapore Debuts First Public Robotaxi Service ”Ai.R” in Strategic Partnership with WeRide...Singapore has officially entered the era of autonomous urban mobility with the launch of its first public robotaxi service, Ai.R. Operating in the Punggol district, the service is the result of a...
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...