IT-Telecom News
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MSMEs represent 90% of Egypt’s private sector, 43% of GDP
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) drive Egypt’s economy, accounting for 90 percent of the private sector, 43 percent of GDP.
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Telecom Egypt and ASN land Red Sea segment of Africa-1 cable
The Ras Ghareb landing is the third to be completed, following earlier landings in Karachi and Mombasa.
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Noventiq to participate at Cairo ICT’s 28th Session
Noventiq Egypt was established following Noventiq's acquisition of the Egyptian company DigiTech in 2021.
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Egypt’s tourism sector has a TikTok problem
These videos have reached hundreds of thousands of people, rapidly shaping perceptions of Egypt as a nightmare for tourists.
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Egypt, Nigeria represent a third of internet users in Africa
Egypt and Nigeria, the two most populous countries in the continent, represent nearly a third of the number of internet users in the continent.
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Egypt’s telecom sector contribution to GDP increases by 5.8% during FY2023/2024
Egypt’s outsourcing exports saw a remarkable 54 percent increase within a year.
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Tax Authority identifies over 800 potential VAT payers on digital services
Remote services performed by non-resident suppliers have been taxable in Egypt since 22 June 2023.
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Egypt’s Bold Push to Boost Tech Startups on the Global Stage
This is the government’s play to turn Egypt into a tech hub not just for MENA, but on a global scale.
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Egypt Saudi to build a submarine cable line
elecom Egypt has partnered strategically with the Saudi telecommunications giant Mobily to build the first submarine cable line under the Red Sea.
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ITIDA, Flat6Labs launch IT Invest Program to support tech startups in Egypt
The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and Flat6Labs have launched the IT Invest program to support tech-enabled startups.
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Telecom Egypt Secures EGP 18 Billion Loan
The financing, led by Commercial International Bank and Banque Misr, is the largest ever for Egypt's telecom industry.
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Ericsson and e& Egypt partner to launch 5G
The partnership will see Ericsson supply its latest energy-efficient 5G portfolio to build the network, ensuring high performance and reliable signal.
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Egypt launches first $30M Deloitte Innovation Hub for global digital services export
The center has grown its export-oriented operations to serve global clients, currently employing 350 of Egypt’s finest professionals.
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Egypt launches 1st deloitte innovation center to boost digital economy
The establishment of the Deloitte Innovation Center is expected to serve as a hub for collaboration, research, and development.
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Orange Digital Centers for Women: A Success Story
Since its launch in 2017, in partnership with the Childhood and Development Association in Asyut, the initiative has expanded significantly.
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The American University in Cairo launches cybersecurity specialization
Alongside launching a new cybersecurity specialization the AUC has embedded systems and artificial intelligence specializations.
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Egypt Advances 3 Spots in Global Fixed Internet Speed
Egypt remains the first in Africa and 70th in the world in the fixed Internet speed, with a speed of 76.38 megabits.
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Egypt is a global technology, outsourcing hub
Egypt is a global technology hub for outsourcing and IT service exports, said Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat.
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Huawei Egypt Debuts World's First 25 Gbps E-Band Microwave Link
The state-of-the-art microwave link, operating in the E-band (80 GHz), delivers unprecedented capacity and performance over long distances.
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What is Egypt’s new entrepreneurship ministerial committee?
The Entrepreneurship Committee represents a significant step toward realizing Egypt’s potential as a dynamic and inclusive environment for startups.