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Who leads the world in creativity and innovation in 2016?
The Global Innovation Index (GII) ranked Egypt 107 out of 128 countries in terms of progress in innovation. According to the 2016 report, Egypt received 26 points in creativity and innovation globally, leading up to a number of African countries, such as Tanzania, Senegal, Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique. Switzerland topped the ranking by obtaining 66.3 …
NTRA, Finance Ministry determine application mechanisms of VAT on top-ups
The agreement includes not changing prices after the tax is increased to 14% next year
Mobile phone traders launch campaign to increase mobile, top-up card sales
Traders demand a 5% increase in top-up card prices, mobile phones by 10%
Mobile phone prices increase for 3rd consecutive month
Prices of Huawei and Tecno products are up by 11% and 4.5% respectively
Parliament’s ICT Committee studies a legislative framework for sharing economy
The mobile market is going through a radical change, said Al-Batran
Vodafone provides best mobile browsing quality in July
NTRA conducted 5,677 tests for internet connections via the three main mobile networks
How did we allow a bomb to eliminate the tourism sector?
Weak marketing, indirect communications with the European tourism decision-makers are the main causes behind the industry’s flailing recovery, experts say
Can Al-Qadi end the era of missed investment opportunities?
The Ministry of Communications is dependent on technological and creativity zones and electronic manufacturing to attract foreign investments
AdBlock Plus launches service to sell ads
One of the internet’s most popular ad-blocking services is launching an ad platform. It may sound odd, but it’s actually a logical next step in AdBlock Plus’ quest to give advertisers a chance to offer “acceptable ads.”
Samsung caps battery charging on Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has urged South Korean users of its flagship smartphone to accept a software update limiting recharging of the Galaxy Note 7 batteries – a measure designed to lower the risk of the gadget exploding.
Samsung shares hit by Galaxy Note 7 debacle
After the South Korean tech giant urged customers over the weekend not to use its flagship yet fire-prone smartphone, investors massively sold Samsung shares, wiping off billions of dollars in value.
Apple launches iPhone 7
Analysts say Apple’s iPhone 7, unveiled Wednesday, represents another evolution, not a revolution, of its flagship gadget. So what’s the plan for the company’s more than $200 billion in spare cash?
Egypt’s 4G licence is incoming
Local MNOs are finally reaching an agreement on 4G network licences; new internet speeds available in six months
Sony wins case over pre-installed software
Selling a consumer a laptop with pre-installed software is not an unfair business practice, a European high court has ruled. The decision marked a huge win for Sony and other computer manufacturers.
Social media effective business enabler for SMEs in Arab world: Orient planet
Internet users in the Arab world expected to rise to 226 million by 2018
770,000 new subscribers to mobile services: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
5.5% decline in number of landline subscribers
Apple on the eve of iPhone 7
Anaysts say Apple’s iPhone 7, set for unveiling Wednesday in California, will represent another evolution, not a revolution, of its flagship gadget. So what’s the plan for its $200 billion (178 billion euros) in cash?
Would Telecom Egypt repeat mistakes of MSAN in 4G?
An official in Telecom Egypt said that he was worried his company would repeat the mistakes it had made while installing the multi-service access node (MSAN) during the past two years, as it did not lead to improvement in any landline or internet network. Many customers had been outraged because their phone numbers were changed …
A15 partners with PayMob to boost electronic payment sector
40% more credit cards, 36% more debit cards in use since 2010, according to CBE
Internet users increase by 500,000 customers in June
Internet users increase by 500,000 customers in June
CPA agrees with Samsung to compensate customers over Galaxy Note 7 battery flaw
Samsung asks agents to recall new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone under government supervision
Facebook to add more African languages
During his visit to Nigeria and Kenya, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at the possibility of adding software for more African languages, to ease Africans’ access to the online social network’s applications.
Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Note 7 on battery problems
The world’s biggest mobile phonemaker has announced it will stop selling its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones and prepare replacement devices after a number of its premium gadgets caught fire due to battery problems.
Apple CEO calls EU tax ruling ‘political crap’
Tim Cook has lashed out at the European Commission, saying that an anti-US bias may have played a role in the EU executive’s decision to order Apple to pay Ireland 13 billion euros in back taxes.
Dropbox confirms millions of user data stolen
Four years after a data breach at cloud storage service Dropbox, the company has now admitted that more than 60 million user logins have been spread across the internet, confirming earlier media reports.
TE signs 4G licensing contracts and becomes integrated operator
The licence is worth EGP 7.08bn, part of which will be paid in dollars and part in instalments over four years
Jumia launches Electroshock online event
Jumia Egypt, the e-commerce website, announced the latest consumer behaviour trends, stating that the majority of online shopping continues to be dominated by the consumer electronics market. In preparation for the back–to-school season, Jumia is launching Electroshock—an online event that will offer up to 50% discounts on mobile devices, tablets, computers, TVs, game consoles, audio …
Canon allocates 8% of its annual spending on research and development
Canon opened a regional office in Egypt for MENA and expanded recruitment of Egyptian employees
Number of post offices increase in first quarter of 2016
94.7% of houses are connected to the internet, according to Communications Ministry report
Servtech officials, communications minister discuss 4G investment opportunities
Servtech is a Saudi technical services company and is partnered with international telecommunications company Lebara