Africa IoT, AI Challenge further expands in continent
Challenge is currently being prepared to start in Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ghana by Q4 of 2021
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Egypt’s CIT Minister launches AI platform under National Council for Artificial Intelligence
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Chairperson of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence (AI), has announced the launch of a special AI platform in the country. The platform falls under the umbrella of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, and will serve as Egypt’s official portal in the field of …
Al Ahly Momken, Social Insurance Authority partner to provide e-payment services
Al Ahly Momken for electronic payments solutions has signed a cooperation protocol with the National Authority for Social Insurance to provide the former’s e-payment services for social insurance beneficiaries. The new service will allow the Social Insurance Authority to collect premiums electronically. Samir Abu Hashem, CEO and Managing Director of Al Ahly Momken, said that …
Egypt advances 54 places on Telecommunications Regulatory Performance Index
Egypt’s Telecom Regulator now ranks 41st among 193 countries
Aman in negotiations with 4 banks to provide banking services to its clients
Company to issue 25,000 Meeza cards, aims to increase them to 100,000 cards, says Ahmed Al-Khatib
Egypt, Libya discuss enhanced cooperation in ICT, postal services
The Libyan delegation was headed by Faisal Ahmed Qarqab, head of the Libyan Telecom Holding Company (LPTIC).
Higher internet speed, digital exports most prominent of Egypt’s ICT growth
Egypt’s digital exports reach $4.1bn
Vodafone Egypt to pay EGP 10bn in dividends for 2021
TE, Vodafone International sign modified shareholders’ agreement that includes amendments to Vodafone Egypt’s dividend policy
UGT unaffected by chip supply crisis, has enough components in stock for 2021: Official
Company launches initiative to train, qualify technical workers in Upper Egypt
Eitesal organises 1st virtual meeting to discuss cooperation in IT field
Companies from Latvia, Africa will take part virtually from 21-22 June
Egypt builds strong AI industry to serve development goals: Official
The strategy has been planned under the slogan “Artificial Intelligence for Development and Prosperity”, and aims to utilise this technology to achieve Egypt’s development goals and drive economic growth.
COVID-19, high shipping costs impact availability of mobile accessories in Egypt
Manufacturing, supply chains in India have been significantly affected by pandemic
Egypt’s Al-Ahly Momken eyes EGP 1bn in monthly transactions, deploys 40,000 POS
NBE invests EGP 150m to upgrade Momken infrastructure
RiseUp, Alibaba founder collaborate to support African entrepreneurship
Startups expect to see strong growth in funding during 2021 compared to last year
Telecom Egypt launches ‘WE Access’ service to SMEs
New service provides comprehensive technical solutions for SMEs and additional data security
Egypt urges mobile companies to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among employees
Government encouraging widespread vaccination to curb pandemic’s spread
10 Egyptian startups raise $55.3m in 2021
Four other Egyptian startups have obtained financing of less than $1m, with these companies so far not having announced the financial value they obtained.
Egypt’s sports tournaments attract foreign investments, boost country on international stage
Sports tourism is fastest growing segment within the travel industry today, says Hussam Nabil
Egyptian shipping startup Bosta raises $6.7m in new financing round
Company plans to expand into Dubai, Saudi Arabia by 2021 end
Egyptian food security project among 5 best at WSIS competition
Project uses smart knowledge applications to provide technology-based agricultural services
Palestine’s Telecom Ministry names top social media supportive hashtags for maximum engagement
Ministry asks supporters to make sympathy posts public, not friends only, to boost visibility
Egypt partakes in drafting OECD Recommendations on AI
Egypt also translates recommendations into Arabic
Telecom Egypt records net profits of EGP 2.1bn in Q1 2021
Company’s total consolidated revenues reach EGP 8.4bn
Feasibility studies to launch bus rapid transit on Cairo’s ring road
Egypt to establish express transportation system for BRT buses
BT Group licensed for connectivity services via international networks
Company to provide connectivity services between companies operating in Egypt, their branches abroad
Hybrid system or return to office – the world of work post-COVID-19
There are about 60 million employees currently able to work from home, says EJB member Mohamed El Khouly
Egypt’s Telecom Regulator doubles fines for operators offering poor quality services
Mobile users can enquire about or cancel entertainment services through free code service, *155#
Egypt’s Post for Investments sees board reshuffle
Essam El-Din Al-Wakeel appointed as Chairperson of Post for Investments
Doctor Online platform receives new funding in Q2 2021
Online examination expenses are up to 50% cheaper than traditional form at clinics, says Mahmoud Abdel Hakim
Egyptian agents of international phone companies allocate 5% of sales to support smuggling control
New anti-smuggling system will contribute to regulating local market significantly: Tradeline