Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Startup Charter reflects Egypt’s ongoing efforts to position innovation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable growth within the country’s evolving technology ecosystem.
The partnership reflects broader industry trends toward verified communications and identity-based engagement models as enterprises seek to improve customer experience while addressing rising risks associated with fraud and unsolicited communications.
UNDP Egypt and GSMA have launched an AI capacity-building programme for policymakers to strengthen governance frameworks, promote responsible AI adoption, and support digital transformation through regional collaboration and practical policy tools aligned with global best practices.
Vodafone Egypt has acquired additional spectrum in the 1,800MHz band and renewed its 2,600MHz holdings to boost 4G capacity, improve network performance, and support rising demand for mobile data and digital services across Egypt’s growing telecom market.
Bosta and Mastercard have partnered to provide Egyptian SMEs with logistics benefits and payment-enabled support, launching discounts for Mastercard Business cardholders and strengthening the infrastructure needed for faster, more efficient e-commerce growth.
Egypt’s parliament will meet telecom regulators and Telecom Egypt leadership to address public concerns over internet packages, service quality, and infrastructure development amid rising data demand and subscriber growth.
Vodafone Egypt plans to participate in Egypt’s 2026–2032 digital infrastructure programme, securing new spectrum to expand network capacity and support rising data demand as the country advances its long-term connectivity and digital growth strategy.
Egypt has secured a $3.5 billion spectrum agreement with its four mobile operators, doubling available frequencies to support next-generation networks, improved connectivity, and the country’s broader digital transformation strategy.
Egypt will host the first Ai Everything MEA summit under presidential patronage, positioning Cairo as a regional platform for AI innovation, investment and governance discussions while reinforcing the country’s ambitions to build an AI-driven digital economy.
Egypt has launched specialized clinics across major hospitals to address internet and video game addiction, expanding mental health services and promoting awareness around the psychological risks associated with excessive digital use.