technology

GenZawy: A student-built platform helping Gen Z navigate the future

Thu, 07 May 2026 - 11:10 GMT

GenZawy offers a range of services focused on early career development.

Egyptian Space Agency signs cooperation protocol with SITAEL

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 03:13 GMT

The protocol aims to strengthen international partnerships in space technology and facilitate the exchange of expertise.

Egypt's Gov't, Huawei talk energy storage cooperation

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 - 12:45 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, met with a delegation from Huawei Egypt to discuss ways to support and enhance cooperation and joint work within the framework of the digital transformation plan.

Egypt deposits first €1B tranche of EU support in CBE: Madbouly

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 - 03:16 GMT

Madbouly announced that the first tranche of the European Union’s support for Egypt, worth one billion euros, was deposited into the Central Bank last Friday

Google Wallet to launch in January 2025

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 10:51 GMT

Google Wallet, launched in 2011, has become a key player in the mobile payment sector, offering users the ability to store their card information securely on their smartphones and make payments directly from their devices

Google Wallet to launch in January 2025

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 10:51 GMT

Google Wallet, launched in 2011, has become a key player in the mobile payment sector, offering users the ability to store their card information securely on their smartphones and make payments directly from their devices

eSim technology officially launched in Egyptian consumer market

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 12:46 GMT

The introduction of the eSIM represents a major step forward in Egypt’s digital transformation and efforts to enhance telecommunications services.

Telecom companies to begin eSim operations this week

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 - 12:41 GMT

The digital sim card software will be available for purchase at a price of around EGP 270 through four major mobile operators, explained a source from the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

MCIT minister shares commitment to expanding digital infrastructure during UN tech summit

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 10:29 GMT

Egypt aims “to continue digitalizing government services while ensuring their accessibility through multiple channels so that no one is left behind,” Talaat explained.

Egypt secures five new agreements with China to bolster ICT sector

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 03:24 GMT

Among several agreements, worth a total of $1.1 billion, signed at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation on Friday, Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and China signed off on five major memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

Telecom Egypt and Nokia to launch Egypt’s first 5G network before end of year

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 12:13 GMT

The partnership comes on the heels of Telecom Egypt securing a 15-year license in January to operate 5G services, underscoring its commitment to advancing Egypt's digital transformation agenda

Africa and Middle East Depositories Association looks to Egypt as HQ for MEA-centered data center

Tue, 28 May 2024 - 02:59 GMT

This strategic decision reinforces AMEDA's ongoing efforts, fostering seamless operations throughout diverse markets by fostering the exchange of information and expertise among member states

Procedures of establishing 2 technological universities completed: Official

Wed, 01 May 2024 - 03:44 GMT

Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabbagh, Advisor to the Egyptian Minister of Higher Education for Technical and Technological Education, confirmed that the procedures for establishing two technological universities have been completed and are being presented to the cabinet in preparation for the start of studies in them in the academic year 2024/2025.

FinTech Egypt announces “Women for Women in FinTech” to accelerate female entrepreneurs’ growth

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 02:13 GMT

The “Women for Women in FinTech” initiative falls under the “Accelerate'ha" initiative, launched back in 2021 by the CBE to accelerate the development of innovative FinTech solutions for women-led businesses

Egypt's Transport Ministry to use modern equipment to pave, reuse damaged roads

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 02:00 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Transport uses modern road paving equipment, which is accompanied by new technology that was introduced to Egypt, to pave roads and enables the reuse of damaged layers of roads for paving again.

Egyptian president discusses investment with Italy's Danieli Group

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 02:45 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Wednesday Chairman and CEO of Italy's Danieli Group Gianpietro Benedetti.

Telecommunications Minister, Amb. of Latvia talk ways to advance cooperation in information technology

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 10:12 GMT

The meeting tackled topics of building digital capabilities, supporting technological innovation and entrepreneurship, financial technology, and electronics design and manufacturing.

e-Finance considers acquiring digital banking license days after new regulations were set

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 03:57 GMT

Sarhan emphasized the company's extensive expertise in the field of financial technology and stated that it is studying the license’s requirements with its local and international partners

Petroleum minister chairs high committee for monitoring petroleum product trading, distribution

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 - 11:31 GMT

The PetrolMin also underlined the committee's purpose of closely monitoring the flow of petroleum products distribution and trade

MENA IT Spending to Reach $178.1B in 2023, Egypt named regional tech hotspot

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 - 04:52 GMT

The report, titled "MENA Tech 2023: Mapping the Technology Landscape," analyzed various aspects of the MENA technology sector, covering areas such as FinTech, gaming, and overall technological trends

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