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Egypt’s smartphone market threatened by supply chain shortfalls
Consumer demand remains same, with increased need for technology due to social distancing, says Abu Ouf

AUC leads Egypt’s universities as coronavirus-prompted digital learning flourishes
Regardless of ongoing crisis, students cannot function in global economy without fluent digital literacy, says Aziza Ellozy

Telecommunications see significant usage increase in April: NTRA
State precautionary measures, working from home contribute to increased Internet, phone use

Knowhow gives SMEs free e-marketing services in April
The move aims to bolster smaller companies and help them deal with the lower revenues crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Egypt.

Telecom Egypt provides quarantine hospitals with free ADSL
The move is part of a series of initiatives by Telecom Egypt to support the health system and the efforts healthcare professionals are making in tackling the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Jumia joins ‘Ahlan Ramadan’ initiative to provide discounted products
Jumia has set up a window on the Ahlan Ramadan platform and app to showcase the basic products with discounts according to the type of commodity. Jumia is working in cooperation with its business partners, including brands, stores, and commercial chains.

Egypt launches app for COVID-19 information to hearing, speech impaired
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat said the app aims to support those with disabilities who show symptoms of the virus reach the necessary health services.

ITIDA offers digital transformation training for government leaders
A total of 26 governmental executive leaders, including from the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Immigration and Egyptian Affairs Abroad, Health, Electricity and Renewable Energy and Agriculture, among others, participated in the session’s activities

Apple and Google collaborate on COVID-19 contact tracing technology
In line with common consumer concerns, user privacy and security remain central to the product’s design. The tech giants’ contribution joins efforts by other software developers who are crafting technical tools to help combat the coronavirus and save lives.

Egyptians explore love in the time of coronavirus via Hawaya
Hawaya enables Arab youth across the world to choose a life partner and communicate with them safely, in a technological environment that respects their traditions and culture.

ITIDA reopens Export-IT Program registration for a week
The application extension, which now has a 16 April deadline, also aims to curb the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the sector

Egyptian startup launches video-based home maintenance service
The Egyptian startup launched a video-based service to help its customers undertake their own home repairs without the need for a technician’s home visit

realme Wins A Prestigious Award While realme 6i Leads Impressive Sales
realme takes over the Egyptian market one more time with pre- order bookings for realme 6i on SOUQ.

Egypt initiates IT, software help desks to contain coronavirus
The move comes as part of efforts to meet industrial sector and FEI member requirements in efforts to curb the further spread of the novel virus.

Noon Academy receives $8.5m investment
Noon Academy is a learning platform which includes a mobile application and a website for teaching academic curricula. It provides online classes for elementary, preparatory and secondary levels in all subjects.

realme Ranks 7th in the Global Smartphone Market with the Launch of realme C3 and realme 6i
The outstanding sales and customer satisfaction further prove realme as one of the top emerging smartphones globally and in Egypt, striving for the best quality and designs.

How do Internet providers respond to coronavirus crisis?
Daily News Egypt compares ADSL packages of Egypt’s four companies: WE, Vodafone, Orange, and Etisalat.

Forasna provides free services, adds remote working category
This comes at a time when many institutions and companies have begun reducing their workforce to reduce the physical presence for employees and to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Orange Egypt donates EGP 5 million as a financial support to families affected by the precautionary measures of the Corona virus
Orange Egypt contribution with a total sum of EGP 5 million as a financial support to thousands of families whom daily income was severely impacted by the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Corona virus.

40% increase in ADSL usage due to coronavirus measures
A Telecom Egypt source said the company has recently been developing the telecommunications sector’s infrastructure and is continuing this development.

Free 3,000 minutes, 10 GB mobile internet for Egypt’s medical staffs at quarantines
This serves as a token of gratitude to the medical staffs who have been working night and day to provide their services to the citizens during these difficult times, helping coronavirus patients, and strive to limit its spread.

Google Helps Arab educators, students keep connected
“Today, we’re announcing two new resources to help teachers and students stay connected,” Google said.

realme C3 and realme 6i anticipate their fist sale announcements
Reinventing smartphone photography at great valued price

If it wasn’t for technology, COVID-19 would have ended the world
Currently, most governments have suspended all activities and services, as only the health sector is operating efficiently and even over its capacity.

realme C3 and realme 6i takes over Egyptian market with their great value, top quality
Unleash Gaming Monster with realme C3, best choice with realme 6i

Smartphone sales witness largest decline ever in February due to coronavirus
The global smartphone industry has been affected by the fact that many factories in China have stopped operation due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Telecom Egypt takes additional measures to combat Coronavirus
Company bans meal deliveries, uses e-mail to make decisions

Ministry of Communications suspends events, allows employees to work remotely
The ministry stated that this decision is within the state’s precautionary measures against the Coronavirus, limiting the spread of the virus in order to protect the public health.

Epson achieves $1.2m textile printing solutions sales in Egypt
Company targets 15% growth in Egyptian market

Orange Egypt Cooperates with Avaya to Enable E-Learning Technology in Egypt
In quick response to the Egyptian government’s decision to suspend schools and universities for two weeks, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Orange Egypt,