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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.
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29 Jan

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.
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27 Jan

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.
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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.
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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.
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Egypt, UK strengthen ICT cooperation

The two countries are exploring opportunities to expand cooperation in cloud computing, data centres, cybersecurity, fintech and digital infrastructure.
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12 Jan 2026

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.
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12 Jan 2026

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.
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4 Dec 2025

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.
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13 Nov 2025

Egypt's digital offshoring boom, exports surge to $4.8bn

The country said the milestone marks its emergence as a key global hub for IT and business services, supported by a comprehensive national strategy focused on investment and talent development.
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10 Nov 2025

Zid enters Egypt through Zammit acquisition

The agreement, effective 6 November, will enable Zammit to leverage Zid technologies and digital infrastructure to enhance its operations Egypt.
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Egypt pushes clean energy with two major projects

Hassan Allam Utilities Energy Platform and Infinity Power will collaborate to develop the projects.
 
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