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STC acquisition deal of Vodafone Egypt extended 60 days
Acquisition is expected to be closed before November
Planning Minister to meet EBA, Eitesal over Egypt Vision 2030
Mohamed Shadid, CEO of Eitesal, has revealed the virtual meeting’s topics. The most notable of these will be the Egyptian business community’s role in supporting the state in its development goals as part of Vision 2030.
Orange Egypt Tops the List of Mobile Operators in Data Services across the Country for Almost A Year in a row
Orange Egypt, the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services, ranked the first in the speed of data services for almost a year since the inception of issuing the NTRA’s monthly report on the quality of communications network services in Egypt.
Egypt mobile prices increase 15% due to new NTRA fees, low imports
Companies such as Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi have already raised their prices to cover added expenses
Egypt sees 13.5m mobile wallets end-May: NTRA
According to the report, deposits, cash withdrawals, and transfers were the top three most used services in these transactions by subscribers.
Egypt’s CIT, Higher Education Ministry to equip space information system centre
An agency online portal will also be made available and put into operation, to provide electronic services and external link lines to the agency. There will be cooperation agreements for training between the agency and institutions affiliated to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Orange and LaLiga are bringing back to Egypt a new experience for all Spanish LaLiga football fans
“HareefLaLiga” platform provides LaLiga’s fans with all the news and updates of the Spanish football league
Call centre industry thrives thanks to COVID-19
This move towards digital and phone-based customer support has contributed to the call centre industry’s recovery, and an increase in the number of its employees.
Google Maps gives five steps to support small businesses amid coronavirus
As we head into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day on 27 June, Google compiled five Google Maps tips anyone can use to help small businesses during the pandemic.
Government study projects 50% growth in e-commerce amid COVID-19
Study also calls for enactment of legal, customs, and tax legislation to regulate financial transactions in e-commerce systems
Google offers refugees access to reliable information, digital skills training
Refugees and internally displaced worldwide face job losses due to pandemic’s restrictions
Twitter tests voice tweeting capabilities
Voice feature will be available for those using Twitter via iOS devices
YouTube launches AI-based music platform in Egypt
Platform takes user behaviour based on music they listen to and search for, and other data analysis processes
US dollar appreciation against Egyptian pound deepens mobile market losses
Mobile prices also affected by higher shipping costs on back of global pandemic
Careem combines all offerings in Super App, prepares bike service launch
Company is ensuring both customer and captain health and safety with regular sterilisation, use of medical masks, and plastic insulators
MCIT amends executive regulations for e-signature law
Citizens will use e-signatures in government transactions, including updating and revising data, without need for paper documents
Communication Ministry, AWS partner on AI, data science training
Talaat’s announcement came during an online press conference held with the participation of a number of ministry leaders.
Orange Egypt to provide 15,000 Protective Face Shield Masks to the Medical Staff
As part of its ongoing efforts to support Egypt’s healthcare system in combating the spread of the “COVID-19”, Orange Egypt has announced its participation in a new initiative “Breathe Egypt”,
Careem updates brand following acquisition by Uber
The change, which also see a black dot added to the letter ‘C’ to reflect the new brand, is set to take place according to Uber policy.
Uber continues community support despite COVID-19 with 7 new partnerships
Partnerships part of Uber’s global pledge supporting healthcare workers and communities
57 areas suffer weak telecommunication services in April due to high consumption
NTRA tests services provided by each telecom company in 80 cities across Egypt
Coronavirus reshapes music streaming habits of Egyptians: Deezer
Consumption of music streaming declined overall throughout Ramadan, with more people turning to religious content in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco
Narrative Summit launches second season on social media
The Voice of Egypt summit began in mid-April by hosting a group of experts and officials via its social media platforms. The experts discussed the impact of the crisis in creating a new reality, and forcing a global shift to creating a different future.
TE, Etisalat Misr sign agreements for mobile, fixed telecommunications interconnection
Agreements will see Etisalat Misr continue providing its services in Egypt for three and a half years
Orange Egypt launches seed support venture for entrepreneurs, tech start-ups
Company announced digital solutions services challenge in Egypt and Middle East under sponsorship of Orange Group
ITIDA, Udacity launch online skills-based training initiative
The online initiative, open to up to 100,000 Egyptians, is part of a move to help them master the latest tech skills, and brush up on their core skill set. Udacity, which offers career training, is set to offer skills training, especially those in demand in the job market.
How did Egypt use the internet during Ramadan?
Accessing rate of electronic learning sites affiliated with the ministries of education and higher education has increased to 19% in Ramadan, bringing the rise rate to 395% since the beginning of curfew, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) said on Monday.
Introducing Facebook Shops: Helping Small Businesses Sell Online
We want to give people a place to experience the joy of shopping versus the chore of buying. And we want to help small businesses adapt and make it easier for people to discover and shop for things they love.
Largest regional optical fibre cable factory established in Suez Canal Zone
EGP 1bn factory part of AOI strategy implementing Egypt’s plan for local industrialisation, technology localisation and reducing imports
Communications Minister launches digital initiative helping SMEs cope with pandemic
At least 10% of digital projects to be awarded to SMEs under initiative, to achieve partnerships with small and emerging companies