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What does Oracle-TikTok deal mean for world startups?
The app is the fastest growing social network in the world with 2bn downloads and growing by 58% in the last three months alone.

NTRA to offer Egypt mobile companies new frequencies via auction
The source added that the new frequencies will be offered to Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, and We in the form of an auction.

CIT Ministry, Alexandria University cooperate on applied research projects using technology
The projects are aimed at using the latest communication and information technologies (CIT) to develop innovative solutions to solve practical issues in vital areas such as health and agriculture.

Future of STC acquisition of Vodafone Egypt hangs in the balance
Despite acquisition MoU coming to end, fate of possible deal has yet to be decided

realme issues C15 ‘Power Monster’ with 6000 mAh and Quad Camera
Over 45 million realme smartphone users worldwide, with more than 1 million in Egypt alone

Orange Egypt announces results of 10th Orange Social Venture Prize 2020
Leading telecom company’s competition saw three Egyptian teams selected to participate in Orange Social Venture in Africa and Middle East

STC announces no deal in Vodafone Egypt acquisition
“An understanding has been reached between STC and Vodafone Group to keep the dialogue open,” the Saudi company added.

Negotiations ongoing to complete STC deal in near future: Vodafone
Deal on STC’s 55% acquisition of Vodafone Egypt fell through due to MoU’s expiration

E-commerce platforms in Egypt launch ‘Back to School’ offers, discounts
Discounted products include stationery and electronic devices

Orange Egypt Honors the Future Doctor and Provides Him with a Scholarship to Support his Educational Career in the Medicine Faculty
In a positive atmosphere full of optimism, Orange Egypt held today a small honoring ceremony at the company’s premises in the Smart Village to honor the Egyptian outstanding student Ibrahim Abdel Nasser, known as “The Fresca Seller”. This came after a video went viral on social media of Ibrahim telling his success story of achieving …

Intel launches 11th Gen Core processor delivering 20% faster performance
Technology developer is keen to be part of technological transformation in Egypt, says Taha Khalifa

Home computer sales surge 15% due to COVID-19: FEDCOC
Most sales took place via Internet during first three months of 2020

ADSL usage increases 92% during summer, 45% in peak hours: NTRA
Mobile Internet usage increased by 12% in summer months

Vodafone Egypt franchises some stores, but keeps main branches
Move comes as potential STC takeover of Vodafone International Group’s stake in Egypt operations remains undecided

Nahdet Misr develops AI-powered ‘Al Adwaa’ educational app
Company sees 79% increase in website traffic over past academic year due to COVID-19

B2B e-commerce Fatura aims to deploy technology in local trading
Fatura plans to gather 30,000 wholesalers from 15 governorates in its network within two years: Founder Hossam Ali

Elon Musk demonstrates Neuralink brain-computer tech with live pigs
Neuralink was founded in 2016 and funded primarily by Elon Musk to develop a new kind of interface technology between the human brain and computing devices.

Egypt launches trial run of digital government services platform
New platform offers 70 services covering vehicle and driving licensing, public notary, and electronic filing of lawsuits

realme C11 series maintains Egypt popularity selling out in 2 hours
Chinese smartphone company aims products at younger users, as largest consumer segment of smartphone technology

Egypt smartphone sales to increase as schools return
Ministry of Education and Technical Education intends to rely extensively on technologies in upcoming academic year

ICT Minister participates in panel interviews for EPLP candidates
‘Investing in human minds is main driver of development and innovation, says Minister Talaat

Softmills aims to invest in 3 startups as COVID-19 creates opportunities in tech: Founder
We are conducting financing round for TCB to attract $7m in financing, says Mohamed Shaheen

Orange Egypt Cooperates with Misr El Kheir Foundation to Provide Hospitals with FDA- Approved COVID-19 Testing Kits
Orange Egypt has signed a new cooperation protocol with Misr El Kheir Foundation and “Prime Speed Medical”- a company specialized in operating and managing public & private hospitals-

Egypt government discusses technological preparations for hosting Handball World Cup
Championship to be held in Cairo, New Administrative Capital, 6th of October city, and Borg El-Arab city in Alexandria

Egypt’s NTRA receives 40,000 complaints on mobile internet, voice services
About EGP 250,000 in financial compensations was provided to clients

TE continues monitoring STC acquisition of Vodafone Egypt
In a recent report attached to its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, TE added that it is working with its consultants to identify all available alternatives and evaluate them.

Internet services lead TE profits growth in H1 of 2020
TE achieved revenues of EGP 15bn during the first half (H1) of this year, reflecting a growth of 18% over the same period last year. The growth was supported by a 37% increase in data services revenues compared to the same period last year.

Egypt MCIT, Purdue University to launch dual degree programmes
EUI will be the first university in Middle East and Africa region to specialise in information and communications technology

Egypt makes great strides in implementing AI national strategy: CIT Minister
Talaat pointed out that an ambitious programme for capacity-building has been launched with the aim of providing knowledge of artificial intelligence to all segments of society. As part of this, a comprehensive programme will be launched to educate all government employees on the uses of AI, to make government operations more efficient and transparent.

realme officially launched realme X3 SuperZoom in Egypt, the best flagship smartphone under EGP 10,000
realme leads the smartphone market with 4 revolutionary products catering to modern consumers and youth