Egypt’s NTRA Offers Free Data After Fire Disrupts Telecom Services in Cairo
Egypt’s telecom regulator provides free data allowances to users after a fire at Cairo’s Ramses Central exchange disrupts services, while investigating the incident’s cause.
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LemFi Launches in Egypt to Serve Growing Remittance Market
LemFi launches in Egypt, targeting its $29.6B remittance market and diaspora in the US, UK, and Europe. The fintech leverages rising digital payments and aims to expand further in North Africa and beyond.
Egypt Successfully Lands SEA-ME-WE-6 Submarine Fiber Optic Cable to Boost Connectivity
Egypt lands the SEA-ME-WE-6 submarine cable, enhancing connectivity between Asia, Africa, and Europe. This infrastructure addresses growing bandwidth demand and strengthens Egypt’s role as a key global internet corridor. Commissioning is expected in 2026.
LemFi Expands Cross-Border Money Transfer Services to Egypt Amid Surging Remittances
LemFi launched money transfer services to Egypt, leveraging rapid remittance growth and offering fast, low-cost transfers to support the Egyptian diaspora in key global markets.
ICP Hub Egypt Launches to Revolutionize Blockchain Access and Digital Sovereignty
Egypt’s ICP Hub launch breaks blockchain barriers by enabling payments in Egyptian pounds and supporting decentralized apps with strong privacy. The World Computer Hacker League 2025 offers local developers a global platform to compete with substantial prizes. Operated by Mercatura Forum, ICP Hub Egypt aims to build national digital sovereignty and innovation.
Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute Launches Telecom Network Security Training Under Digital Egypt Youth – HireReady Initiative
Egypt’s NTI has launched a four-month Telecom Network Security training track under the Digital Egypt Youth – HireReady initiative, equipping recent engineering and computing graduates with practical cybersecurity skills for legacy and next-gen telecom systems. Applications close July 4, with training starting July 19, 2025.
Jumia Launches Largest Integrated Warehouse in Egypt to Boost Pan-African E-Commerce Logistics
Jumia has opened its largest integrated warehouse in Egypt to enhance logistics and distribution across underserved regions and support pan-African e-commerce growth. The facility is expected to create thousands of jobs and bolster the country’s digital economy, reflecting Jumia’s strategic commitment to Egypt as a key tech and operations hub. This move aligns with Jumia’s mission to increase access and affordability across Africa’s digital markets.
Egypt Strengthens ICT Skills Development in North Sinai Through Renewed ITIDA and Arish University Partnership
Egypt renews its partnership with Arish University and ITIDA to enhance ICT skills for 7,200 youth in North Sinai over three years. The program emphasizes freelancing, entrepreneurship, internships, and sustainable local training to boost employment opportunities without relocation.
Egypt Strengthens Digital Cooperation with Italy to Boost Offshoring and Innovation
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Dr. Amr Talaat, strengthened ICT cooperation with Italian companies in Rome to boost Egypt’s offshoring sector. Key talks with Sparkle, Intesa Sanpaolo, and AlmavivA support Egypt’s Digital Egypt Strategy aiming for $9 billion in digital exports by 2026.
Egypt Sees Surge in Mobile Subscriptions and 5G Rollout in 2024
Egypt’s mobile subscriptions approached 120 million in 2024, with a 10% increase in mobile internet use. The country began 5G deployment, issuing licenses to all operators and launching services like eSIM and Wi-Fi Calling to improve connectivity nationwide.