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MCIT, election authority sign protocol to develop electoral infrastructure
The protocol will last for three years, and will see a number of projects implemented, including linking the NEA with relevant bodies to update voter databases, via a secure connection.
Aman, e-finance cooperate on collecting utility bills electronically
Aman has also contracted with nine electricity distribution companies to enable a new digital service for paying electricity bills. This comes in addition to cooperating with Petro Trade to allow customers to pay their bills electronically.
MENA startups attract so far equivalent to 95% of 2019 investments
Investments attracted by startups in H1 2020 rose 35% on comparative period in 2019
STC willing to buy only Vodafone Group’s 55% stake in Egypt unit
Sources close to deal expect it will be officially closed by November
Egypt mobile prices increase 15% due to new NTRA fees, low imports
Companies such as Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi have already raised their prices to cover added expenses
Egypt sees 13.5m mobile wallets end-May: NTRA
According to the report, deposits, cash withdrawals, and transfers were the top three most used services in these transactions by subscribers.
Egypt’s CIT, Higher Education Ministry to equip space information system centre
An agency online portal will also be made available and put into operation, to provide electronic services and external link lines to the agency. There will be cooperation agreements for training between the agency and institutions affiliated to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
NTRA sets mobile operator outlets’ timings after curfew lifted
The work hours during which outlets can serve customers, came into effect on 28 June, and will run from 9:00 to 21:00. On Fridays, outlets will be open to customers from 12:00 to 21:00.
Disruptech in advanced talks to invest in new fintech start-up
Okasha submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors of e-payment services company, Fawry, in March, to establish the Disruptech Fund. Fawry is set to be one of the investors in the new fund, which focuses on investments in Egypt with a target budget of $25m.
Call centre industry thrives thanks to COVID-19
This move towards digital and phone-based customer support has contributed to the call centre industry’s recovery, and an increase in the number of its employees.
Public transport companies complain financial losses, halt in business
Companies highlight lack of facilities given state-imposed restrictions, precautionary measures
Google Maps gives five steps to support small businesses amid coronavirus
As we head into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day on 27 June, Google compiled five Google Maps tips anyone can use to help small businesses during the pandemic.
Government study projects 50% growth in e-commerce amid COVID-19
Study also calls for enactment of legal, customs, and tax legislation to regulate financial transactions in e-commerce systems
ITIDA receives information security ISO certificate
Certification provides methodology for building integrated information security system that achieves highest security standards
Jumia introduces interest-free instalment plans marking 8th anniversary
E-commerce sector grew by 80% due to coronavirus pandemic
Fawry reports leap in profits due to COVID-19 related measures
Fawry’s net profit amounted to EGP 30.7m in 1Q 2020
6 technology parks to be completed this year: CIT Minister
Communications, Information Technology Ministry to offer four digital services packages after piloting package in Port Said
YouTube launches AI-based music platform in Egypt
Platform takes user behaviour based on music they listen to and search for, and other data analysis processes
US dollar appreciation against Egyptian pound deepens mobile market losses
Mobile prices also affected by higher shipping costs on back of global pandemic
Careem combines all offerings in Super App, prepares bike service launch
Company is ensuring both customer and captain health and safety with regular sterilisation, use of medical masks, and plastic insulators
MCIT reviews digital capability development plan for employees in NAC
Digital capability development comes as part of institutional development enhancing long-term government performance
ITIDA, Banque Misr cooperate financing ICT-focused SMEs at 5% interest
Protocol aims to provide appropriate, encouraging financing climate for SMEs working in Egypt’s ICT sector, says Amr Talaat
MCIT amends executive regulations for e-signature law
Citizens will use e-signatures in government transactions, including updating and revising data, without need for paper documents
Communication Ministry, AWS partner on AI, data science training
Talaat’s announcement came during an online press conference held with the participation of a number of ministry leaders.
Cairo Chambers of Commerce launches COVID-19 testing initiative for members
Minister of Health Hala Zayed said on Monday that there is a worldwide anticipation of an effective treatment for the coronavirus. The emergence of a vaccine for the virus will go a long way to solving the crisis.
Shezlong increases investments to expand mental health operations
Online mental health service provides CBT techniques to help users deal with the stress and anxiety of COVID-19
MCIT sets new rules for changing mobile provider with same numbers
Old system required users to obtain prior approval from company they wanted to convert to, which was difficult, says Talaat
Private sector increases spending on digital marketing due to COVID-19
Digital marketing seen as alternative to traditional forms especially in sectors that have struggle to survive ongoing health crisis
Careem updates brand following acquisition by Uber
The change, which also see a black dot added to the letter ‘C’ to reflect the new brand, is set to take place according to Uber policy.