Network accelerates Egypt’s digital payments shift
The successful launch comes within the third wave of the Central Bank of Egypt granting tokenisation licenses to select banks and is a key milestone for Egypt's digital payment ecosystem.
Mercedes-Benz lands IoT licenses in Egypt
The Egyptian government believes that these IoT services will enable drivers to use upgraded navigation, real-time tracking, and emergency relief systems in a safe and efficient manner.
Visa unveils new North Africa sub-region
El Baba will oversee strategy, business development, and local market execution across three countries.
Egypt Innovate platform to connect start-ups with investors
Along with a network of over 20 specialist experts that serve as the foundation of an advising community, Egypt Innovate boasts over 81,000 registered users, including entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem supporters.
Egypt moves to rein in social media for minors
As the ITU warns that most African states still lack comprehensive child online protection strategies, Egypt’s move could signal a turning point for digital safety on the continent.
Egypt’s NowPay enters Saudi Arabia
Cairo-based fintech NowPay has entered Saudi Arabia through a $20 million joint venture with Tas’heel, marking a major milestone in its regional expansion.
Mogo, Geidea launch strategic fintech alliance
The partnership, according to both companies, facilitates an integrated payment ecosystem, enabling merchants to provide enhanced end-user experience.
Egyptian president calls for online safety education
The president stressed that the state owes the youth the right to be aware of the dangers of misinformation, warning that without such efforts, they may fall prey to technological innovations.
Egypt, China seal $500m solar pact
The deal proposes the development of a 280,000-square-metre complex for the localised manufacturing of solar photovoltaic cells with a production capacity of five gigawatts.
Egypt, UK strengthen ICT cooperation
The two countries are exploring opportunities to expand cooperation in cloud computing, data centres, cybersecurity, fintech and digital infrastructure.
Scatec scores another renewables project in Egypt
The company has signed a power purchase agreement for a total of 1.95 GW solar and 3.9 GWh battery energy storage systems plant in the country.
Egypt tops Africa in AI readiness as strategy turns to action
Egypt has emerged as Africa’s most AI-ready nation, climbing 14 places in the Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index as governments across the continent race to turn artificial intelligence strategies into real economic and public-sector impact.
Egypt deepens high-tech ambitions with Thales
Thales is deepening its strategic cooperation with AIO to accelerate Egypt’s technological autonomy. The partnership spans AI, surveillance, armoured systems and local manufacturing.