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Vodafone Egypt has announced a strategic partnership with TapTap Send, one of the world’s leading international remittance platforms, enabling instant and secure money transfers from more than 30 countries directly to Vodafone Cash wallets in Egypt. The partnership aligns with Vodafone Egypt’s strategy to simplify digital payments and services, while reinforcing Vodafone Cash’s position as the most trusted digital wallet for international remittances in the Egyptian market. It also supports financial inclusion efforts and serves millions of families who rely on transfers from relatives abroad, particularly in the UK, EU, USA, UAE, Canada, and Australia. Through this partnership, Egyptians living…

Orange Egypt has launched its first digital training center in Upper Egypt, in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and in partnership with Aswan University, marking a significant step toward empowering and upskilling young people in the region. The newly inaugurated Orange Digital Center in Aswan represents an extension of Orange Egypt’s corporate social responsibility strategy, supported by the German government. The initiative focuses on equipping youth with in-demand digital skills and preparing qualified talent capable of integrating effectively into the labor market, through the provision of free technical training and dedicated support for university students and…

OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, is thrilled to tease the launch of its highly anticipated Reno15 Series in Egypt, fusing trendsetting design, advanced AI imaging, and seamless performance to redefine capturing life’s vibrant “Hafla” moments without missing a beat. Featuring beloved stars Ahmed Malek and Huda El mufti, the new campaign embodies the series’ essence, embracing every moment with style and innovation, as their creative energy inspires a new generation that mirrors the Reno15’s AI-driven capabilities, turning everyday scenes into cinematic masterpieces. “Hafla” Moments celebrates companionships, savoring big and small joys with friends and family in perfect, shareable…

Catalin Buliga, Technology Director of Vodafone Egypt, brings with him nearly four decades of experience in telecommunications and a career shaped across Europe before embarking on his first professional journey outside the continent. In this exclusive interview, he outlines how Egypt’s unique dynamics—rapid population growth of nearly two million people annually, a youthful demographic where 60% are under 35, and the rise of new cities and mega-projects—are redefining the telecom industry. For Buliga, the numbers tell the story: Vodafone Egypt serves more than 53 million customers, yet around 7.5 million Egyptians remain without mobile coverage. This dual challenge—extending networks to…

Spark Professional Services is proud to announce, in close collaboration with the dedicated team at Hassan Allam Holding, the successful completion of the ISO 27001 external audit. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in Hassan Allam Holding’s cybersecurity and information security journey. It reflects the unwavering commitment, professionalism, and expertise demonstrated by the Hassan Allam Holding’s team throughout the entire process. As their cybersecurity partner, Spark Professional Services is honored to support their advancement toward global security standards and continued operational resilience. As the official cybersecurity consultant for Hassan Allam Holding through this journey , Spark Professional Services worked together…

Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace, Cybersecurity and Digital sectors, and Arab International Optronics (AIO) have announced the signing of six strategic agreements, marking a new era of cooperation to support Egypt in building its technological future with confidence and autonomy. For over 50 years, Thales has stood as a trusted partner of the Arab Republic of Egypt, supporting the nation’s vision for growth and sovereignty. This reinforced collaboration builds upon decades of trust and leverages the expertise of more than 800 engineers and professionals to deliver innovative “Made in Egypt” solutions. At the heart…

Huawei is celebrating 25 years of innovation and partnership in Egypt with a grand ceremony at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—a symbolic location that beautifully bridges Egypt’s rich past with its digital future. At the event, following the Grand museum’s opening, where the world marveled at the grandeur of Egypt’s history, Huawei reflected on its past contributions and growth, while keeping an eye on the future, where technology is enabling progress and helping to build an intelligent, more connected Egypt. The celebration was attended by H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Dr. Mohamed Shaker, former…

CompuEra, a leader in cybersecurity and digital solutions, announced today that it has been named Fortinet’s OT Partner of the Year in Egypt. The Fortinet Partner of the Year Awards recognize dedicated and distinguished partners and distributors worldwide. Fortinet’s channel partners play an essential role in helping deliver strong cybersecurity protection for users, devices, applications, and networks. Fortinet’s OT Partner of the Year award highlights partners that have shown outstanding performance in deploying Fortinet’s cybersecurity solutions for industrial environments. CompuEra was recognized for expanding the use of Fortinet’s OT portfolio and helping organizations secure and modernize their operational technology. “We…

Africa’s startup ecosystem is experiencing a surge in innovation and investment. FollowICT, the digital economy platform, highlights the week’s most notable developments from across the continent. Itana Opens Applications for Digital Residency Launchpad Itana, Africa’s first digital special economic zone headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, has officially opened applications for its Digital Residency Launchpad program. The initiative targets founders, entrepreneurs, and diaspora professionals eager to build, scale, and invest across the continent. As the first licensed operator of digital economic zones in Nigeria, Itana enables global companies to establish remote operations within its free zone, offering streamlined business setup, favorable…

Vodafone Egypt has announced two key executive appointments aimed at strengthening its leadership structure and driving strategic transformation. Ayman El-Saadany has been named Chief External Affairs Officer, while Rasha Hamdy steps into the role of Chief Legal Officer, effective October 1. Both executives will join Vodafone Egypt’s Executive Committee and report directly to Mohamed Abdallah, CEO and Managing Director of Vodafone Egypt, and Regional CEO for International Markets at Vodacom Group. The appointments follow the transition of Ayman Essam to his new global role as Chief External Affairs Officer at Vodacom Group. El-Saadany, who currently leads Government Relations and Public…