
Egypt Showcases Digital Transformation Progress at Cairo ICT 2024
The event showcased Egypt’s Digital Strategy, focusing on empowering citizens through digital services, creating jobs, and fostering innovation.
The event showcased Egypt’s Digital Strategy, focusing on empowering citizens through digital services, creating jobs, and fostering innovation.
Key Takeaways: Cairo, Egypt – Telecom Egypt has announced strong financial results for the first nine months of 2024, with a…
The project aims to enhance the museum experience and attract younger, tech-savvy audiences by merging technology with cultural heritage.
A report by the International Telecommunication Union reveals that Africa’s internet usage has surged from 181 million users in 2014 to nearly 646 million today, with projections indicating over 1.1 billion users by 2029. The cost of data has dropped significantly, driving greater internet access and growth in mobile internet usage.
Egypt has reduced its mobile phone import bill by 99.9% in early 2024, shifting towards local manufacturing with eight new factories. Government discussions are underway on potential import fees, with calls for grace periods and exemptions. This move aligns with Egypt’s plan to boost self-reliance and cut foreign currency reliance.
Huawei Cloud has hosted its first Fintech Summit 2024 in Egypt, focusing on cloud services for the fintech sector. The event showcased solutions like Huawei Cloud KooVerse, addressing security compliance and digital transformation needs. It emphasized the importance of cloud technology in driving financial inclusion and supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030.
T-Vencubator has launched Tafweela, a transformative payment solution for the transportation sector in Egypt, founded by Marwan El Shayeb. This initiative aims to streamline operations and expand into B2C markets while benefitting from T-Vencubator’s comprehensive support to navigate a competitive landscape and regulatory challenges.
Ericsson has partnered with e& Egypt to implement 5G technology nationwide, following the Egyptian government’s issuance of telecom licenses to major operators. This collaboration aims to enhance communication quality and network capacity using Ericsson’s energy-efficient 5G solutions, providing faster internet speeds and improved connectivity for consumers and businesses.
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (NTRA) has partnered with the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) to establish a digital platform for resolving telecom complaints more efficiently. The platform will feature an online complaint registration system and an automated process, improving response times and user awareness of rights and responsibilities.
Deloitte has launched the Deloitte Innovation Hub in Cairo with a $30 million investment over three years, recognizing Egypt’s talent in technology fields. The hub aims to foster local talent and provide services in AI, data analysis, and cybersecurity, with plans to expand its workforce to 5,000.