Author: nour mohamed

Honor of Kings, the world’s most played MOBA, is excited to share details of its biggest version update yet – so significant that the game will evolve into Honor of Kings Plus. Available from tomorrow, June 24, players will be able to experience a wealth of improvements and fresh content, greatly influenced by community feedback, all for free. “As a live game the onus is on the development team to listen closely to player feedback and continue to evolve Honor of Kings,” commented Game Producer, Dean Huang. “With Honor of Kings Plus, we have really pushed ourselves to introduce new,…

CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. celebrated sixty years since unveiling its first desktop calculator in 1957—a breakthrough that reshaped classrooms, laboratories, financial trading floors, offices, and retail shops worldwide. To mark this milestone, CASIO Middle East & Africa FZE (CMEA) welcomed its regional distributors and key partners to Habtoor Palace in Dubai, honoring six decades of precision, reliability, and innovation. Since 1957, CASIO calculators have empowered generations of students, professionals, and businesses with their intuitive design, robust durability, and unwavering accuracy. Over the years, CMEA forged deep ties with distributors and end-users throughout the region—hosting hands-on demonstration sessions, delivering user training…

talabat Egypt, the leading technology platform in the online ordering across the Middle East and North Africa, has launched of a series of long-term and seasonal initiatives aimed at supporting, honoring, and motivating riders, who form a fundamental pillar of the platform’s success and the sustainability of its services. These initiatives come as part of talabat’s commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, recognizing the efforts of outstanding riders, and providing a safe and comfortable work environment that contributes to supporting the Egyptian economy. talabat will set up 16 designated rest areas for riders at select talabat mart’s dark stores…

The Trump Organisation has announced the launch of “Trump Mobile,” a new mobile phone service bundled with a gold-coloured handset, in the latest effort by the former U.S. president’s family business to grow its commercial ventures ahead of a potential return to the White House. Set to launch in August, the smartphone—dubbed the “T1 Phone”—will be sold for $499 and is described as “sleek” and “proudly designed and built in the United States.” The accompanying mobile service will cost $47.45 per month, a figure symbolically referencing Donald Trump’s positions as both the 45th and 47th president. According to the company,…

Orange Egypt and Huawei have officially announced a landmark partnership to deploy cutting-edge 5G technology that will be a catalyst for emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, AR, and VR, enhancing user experiences and creating new business models and smart ecosystems in areas such as smart cities, IoT, and beyond. This partnership marking a significant milestone in their long-standing collaboration. This strategic alliance highlights both companies’ shared vision to advance Egypt’s digital transformation, providing advanced connectivity solutions to consumers and businesses alike. Massive MIMO for RAN: Powering the Future of 5G As part of the partnership, Huawei already provided…

DisrupTech Ventures, one of Egypt’s leading early-stage fintech funds, has announced its first pan-African investment in Nigerian startup Winich Farms, a fast-growing Agri-Tech that is transforming access to markets and credit for smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The investment forms part of Winich’s Pre-Series A round. Lagos-based Winich is addressing the most pressing challenges facing Nigeria’s agriculture sector, market fragmentation and lack of financial inclusion. Despite agriculture contributing 21% of Nigeria’s GDP and employing millions, smallholder farmers—who make up 80% of the farming population and produce 90% of output—remain largely excluded from modern supply chains and financial systems. Commenting on their…

Tradefairs International, organizer of Cairo ICT, the leading international technology exhibition and forum for the Middle East and Africa, announced a strategic partnership with Smart Africa, the leading Pan-African organization concerned with accelerating sustainable socio-economic development and, ushering Africa into a knowledge economy through the usage of ICT. This partnership was formalized by signing an agreement to host Smart Africa’s Annual High-Level Meeting during Cairo ICT 2025, on 16–19 November 2025 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC). The agreement reflects a shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation and fostering innovation across the African continent. The high-level meeting is expected…

e& Egypt and Shahid, the flagship streaming platform of MBC Group, have announced an exclusive strategic partnership to deliver Shahid’s content library to e& Egypt customers across the country. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enriching Egypt’s digital entertainment landscape and strengthening both brands’ presence in the market. The partnership reflects the shared vision of both companies to offer value-driven, digitally integrated entertainment solutions to a wide segment of Egyptian consumers. It also supports e& Egypt’s digital transformation journey and Shahid’s strategic presence in the Egyptian market. Under this partnership, e& Egypt customers will enjoy all content on…

In a strategic move to drive innovation and modernize the F&B sector in Egypt and the Middle East, ACT, a global leader in integrated IT solutions, has announced a partnership agreement with UrbanPiper, a leading platform for digital order management in restaurants. This partnership comes at an ideal time as the hospitality and F&B sectors undergo rapid transformations, driven by increasing demands for digital solutions. Restaurants are actively seeking to enhance operational efficiency and provide seamless, high-quality experiences for their customers. Through this partnership, ACT will integrate UrbanPiper’s advanced solutions into its extensive service offerings across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and…

Sprints, the AI-powered EdTech platform, has officially signed an agreement with The British University in Egypt (BUE) to support youth development through market-aligned education, practical training, and direct employment pathways. This strategic partnership marks a joint effort to empower students and alumni with future-ready skills for today’s competitive tech landscape. Through this agreement, Sprints and BUE aim to deliver high-impact learning experiences, integrating Sprints’ unique business-simulated and project-based learning methodology. BUE students, alumni, and staff will benefit from exclusive access to Sprints’ learning journeys, including “the Generative AI Certificate (GAIC), AI-powered career-focused training, and advanced bootcamps.” Beyond learning, the partnership…

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has launched an enhanced edition of its Summer Internship Program for University Students, in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) and Systel, the sole official sales and services distributor for Motorola Solutions in Egypt. This program is part of Egypt’s national strategy to upskill its young talent and prepare them for careers in ICT and digital arts. With a renewed focus on future-ready skills and expanded reach, the program aims to train over 10,000 undergraduate students from faculties of engineering, computer science, business information systems, media, fine and applied arts, and art…

The Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement (UPA), Medical Supply and Technology Management announced the launch of the fourth edition of “Africa Health ExCon”, the largest and most significant healthcare event across Africa. The event will be held under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi from June 25 to 27, 2025, at Al Manara International Conference Center, Egypt’s International Exhibition Center (EIEC). It is organized in collaboration with both the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). This high-level cooperation reflects the growing international and continental stature of the…

talabat Egypt, the leading technology platform for online ordering across the MENA, has announced the launch of the third edition of its training program “t-Academy” for local shops’ partners, in collaboration with the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce. This reflects the platform’s ongoing commitment to its strategy of supporting the sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises by equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance their competitiveness in the e-commerce sector. The program aims to train 50 of talabat’s local shops’ partners through a series of interactive workshops, mentoring sessions, and the exchange of best practices.…

Fawry, Egypt’s leading Fintech, has announced that its fully owned subsidiary Fawry MSME Finance, a leading provider of financial solutions to Egypt’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its first securitization issuance, amounting to a total value of EGP 497.5 million. This transaction marks the initial tranche under a broader securitization program, paving the way for future issuances as part of a larger funding agreement. The issuance marks a significant milestone for Fawry MSME Finance as it diversifies its funding sources to support the growing demand for credit among Egypt’s MSME sector. The…

The Egyptian Credit Bureau, iscore, is pleased to sign an impactful partnership agreement with Modefinance International, a global provider of AI-driven credit rating solutions, to develop and implement a new smart MSMEs Grading System tailored for the Egyptian market. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Egyptian Credit Bureau, iscore, by Mr. Mohamed Korayem, CEO and Managing Director, and on behalf of Modefinance International by Mr. Cristian Giacomini, CEO of Modefinance International. The signing ceremony was attended by Eng. Sayonara El Asmar, Deputy CEO and Managing Director of iscore and Mr. Mohamed ElAshmawy, Scoring & Advisory Services Director of…

Oman’s Ambassador to Egypt, Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Rahbi, attended the signing of a strategic cooperation protocol between the Egyptian Arab Metals Company “ZEINOX” and Oman’s “OQ Group”, a leading energy, petrochemicals, and polymers company, to establish a new plastic manufacturing facility in the Sultanate of Oman. The project, set to be implemented under the “LADAYN” program, involves an estimated investment of $2.6 million. The signing ceremony took place at the Omani Embassy in Cairo during an official event titled “Your Gateway to Investment in the Polymer Industry”, with the presence of senior representatives from both sides. Signing on behalf of…

Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team shared insights on the cyber threat landscape in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region for the first quarter of 2025. The data revealed that Türkiye and Kenya recorded the highest number of users impacted by web-based threats (26.1% and 20.1% respectively), followed by Qatar at 17.8%. Meanwhile, Jordan, Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia reported the lowest share of users targeted by web-borne attacks across the META region. Ramsomware remains one of the most destructive cyberthreats this year. According to Kaspersky data, the share of users affected by ransomware attacks increased by 0.02…

The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss non-profit organisation driving global adoption of Hedera-powered solutions by funding innovation, training, certification, and venture building programs, in collaboration with Exponential Science Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation accelerating responsible tech adoption, via research, education, and innovation activities, today announces the launch of the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 to enable the next generation of Web developers and empower economic inclusion in Africa with a digital future for all. This biggest Web3 Hackathon initiative combines online participation with onsite events in over 20 African cities, with a goal of attracting over 10,000 participants across more than 15 countries…

Alkan CIT, a leading provider of telecommunications and IT solutions in Egypt and the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Resecurity, a global leader in advanced cybersecurity solutions. The collaboration underscores Alkan CIT’s commitment to bolstering digital security and enhancing institutional cybersecurity capabilities across the region. The agreement was signed during CAISEC 2025, Egypt’s premier cybersecurity conference. The signing ceremony was attended by industry experts and executives, including Eng. Ahmad Galal, CEO of Alkan CIT and Alkan Telecom, Dr. Ahmad Ali, Director of Cybersecurity at Alkan CIT, and Eng. Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director of Resecurity. This partnership…

Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of Ulaa Enterprise, a new secure enterprise browser designed to help businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region enhance their cybersecurity posture amid escalating threats—particularly phishing attacks, which have emerged as the region’s most pervasive cybersecurity concern. As MENA organisations embrace cloud solutions, the browser has become the primary workspace—and the largest attack surface. Ulaa Enterprise secures this critical access point by embedding protection directly into the browser, eliminating the need for complex third-party tools or virtual environments. The browser’s AI capabilities, powered by Zoho’s proprietary…