By Mirna Arif, General Manager, Microsoft Egypt As Egypt continues its journey towards becoming a global digital powerhouse, the latest advancements in technology – especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) – are opening new horizons for businesses, communities, and government institutions. Guided by ambitious national initiatives including Egypt Vision 2030 and the National AI Strategy, the country is steadily transforming into a knowledge-based economy where innovation and digital transformation lead the way. With this vision in mind, and as we take our first steps into the new year, let’s explore some of the AI trends that are set to reshape Egypt’s economic…
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Active Media Consulting has announced the launch of the “Green Light Podcast”, which aims to highlight success stories in the fields of sustainability, community development, and entrepreneurship. The podcast seeks to create a dialogue platform to explore challenges and opportunities in these areas, encouraging the exchange of ideas and experiences to enhance awareness and promote a culture of sustainability within society. The podcast will be hosted by Dr. Shaimaa El-Badawy, a journalist and expert in sustainability and community development. Dr. El-Badawy stated, “Recently, there has been an increased focus on community development, sustainability, their relationship with climate change, and adaptation…
Las Vegas – Tamer Emam Samsung is launching its 2025 TV lineup with a strong focus on AI-powered features, unveiled at CES 2025. The new range includes the premium Neo QLED 8K QN990F and QN900F, alongside the Neo QLED 4K QN90F, QN80F, and QN70F models. These TVs feature glare-free technology and are powered by Samsung Vision AI, offering advanced AI-driven capabilities. The flagship Neo QLED 8K QN990F stands out with its ultra-slim design and the NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor. Key AI features include 8K upscaling, frame-by-frame HDR remastering, adaptive sound, color enhancement, and AI Mode, which automatically adjusts picture and…
Las Vegas – Tamer Emam At CES 2025, Samsung unveiled its vision for a smarter home powered by AI, centered around the theme “AI for All.” The goal is to make daily life easier, safer, and more efficient through personalized living spaces. Using its SmartThings platform, Samsung connects all home devices—lights, appliances, security systems, and more—allowing them to work together seamlessly. AI optimizes everything from energy use to health and security. Enhanced Security Samsung prioritizes safety with *Knox Matrix*, a blockchain-based system that ensures all connected devices monitor each other’s security. It alerts users to potential threats and has earned…
By Richard Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO of Augustus Media The MENA media industry is undergoing a transformative period, driven by global trends, regional initiatives and evolving consumer behaviors. From surging media investments to the consolidation of industry giants, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Here’s a deep dive into the top 10 predictions that will define the MENA media landscape in the coming year. 1. Media Spend Reaches Unprecedented Levels Global media spend is forecasted to hit a record $1 trillion in 2025, with the MENA region playing a crucial role. Regional media investments are projected to…
Chicago – Tamer Emam In a world witnessing rapid advancements in healthcare, Siemens Healthineers emerges as one of the leading companies striving to enhance the quality of medical services and expand their reach, particularly in regions grappling with significant infrastructure and human resource challenges. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Vivek Kanade, head of Middle East and Africa at Siemens Healthineers, to discuss the company’s strategy in the region, the most pressing challenges facing the healthcare sector, and how the company is delivering innovative solutions to meet the growing demands for healthcare. Kanade sheds light on the pillars…
Samsung Electronics today announced the One UI 7 beta program, opening an advanced look at fortified, Samsung Galaxy-exclusive security measures. At every layer, the latest One UI protects personal data while providing all types of users with choice, transparency, and integrated security settings — because, in the era of AI, there is no privacy without holistic security. Knox Matrix Unlocks Ultimate Transparency Knox Matrix is Samsung’s vision for the future, enhancing protection through multi-layered, intelligent threat monitoring between connected Samsung devices. One UI 7 sets the foundation for the next frontier of security. Knox Matrix monitors devices through Trust Chain,…
Chicago – Tamer Emam Siemens Healthineers showcased two groundbreaking photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) systems at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, highlighting enhancements in scanning efficiency and imaging precision. The Naeotom Alpha.Pro, a dual-source CT scanner, boasts an impressive scan time of up to 491 mm per second. This speed enables sedation-free scanning for pediatric patients and reduces breath-holding requirements during complex pulmonary examinations, as noted by Siemens Healthineers. Introducing another innovation, Siemens Healthineers unveiled the Naeotom Alpha.Prime, the first single-source PCCT system. This advanced system is designed for high-performance scanning across various settings, from emergency room scenarios…
Chicago – Tamer Imam André Hartung, Head of Diagnostic Imaging at Siemens Healthineers, revealed that the company achieved revenues of €22.4 billion in 2024, noting that approximately 90% of hospitals worldwide rely on Siemens solutions and devices. Speaking at the company’s preparatory event ahead of the RSNA 2024 conference currently being held in Chicago, Hartung also mentioned that Siemens Healthineers now employs around 70,000 people across its various offices globally, with its solutions serving approximately 24,000 patients annually. Hartung highlighted that the company boasts over 100 AI-powered products, emphasizing that the technology integrated into Siemens devices has contributed to 70%…
The 28th edition of Cairo ICT has concluded with remarkable success, solidifying its status as the premier technology and business platform for the Middle East and Africa. Held under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and organized with the support of Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, the event spanned four dynamic days, from November 17 to 20. The opening ceremony was led by His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, in the presence of esteemed ministers, global technology executives, and high-ranking officials. A Platform for Strategic Collaboration and Visionary Dialogue…
Today, Amazon.eg announces the kick-off of 11.11 sale event, taking place from November 7 to 12, providing customers with tens of thousands of epic deals across 30 product categories including Electronics, Fashion, Beauty, Home and Kitchen Appliances, in addition to Everyday Essentials from local and international brands. This is in addition to new collaborations with select banks to provide more value and flexible payment solutions. Prime members can enjoy early access to the sale event starting November 7, ensuring they can secure the best deals, coupled with free and fast delivery, in addition to entertainment perks. During 11.11 sale event, Amazon.eg customers…
In a significant step toward expanding into international markets, the “Egyptian Swiss” Group for pasta, flour, and concentrates is participating in the seventh edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. With this participation, the group aims to enter the Chinese market, renowned as the “world’s factory,” offering its flour and pasta products to meet the rising demand in this massive market. Ambitious Vision for International Expansion Eng. Ahmed El-Sebai, General Manager of “Egyptian Swiss,” explained that the group continuously strives to explore new markets to fulfill its goal of sustainable growth…
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today revealed a revenue growth of 33% and 23% increase in its channel partner in Egypt since 2023, which reflects steady growth in adoption of its business solutions. During a press conference at Zoholics Egypt, the company announced an agreement with Fawry Business, Egypt’s leading e-payments solution provider, where it will earmark up to $35 million in wallet credits to enable the digitalisation of over 70,000 businesses under Fawry’s network in Egypt.This partnership underlines both companies’ commitment to advancing Egypt’s digital economy and supporting local enterprises with cutting-edge solutions. Business Growth in Egypt…
17 October 2024 – Elm, the pioneer of digital solutions, signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Riyadh Development Company to launch the ‘Electronic Vehicle Auction Platform’ within the “International Development Car Auction”.Thiscollaboration aligns with the shared vision of both organisations to accelerate digital transformation in vehicle auctions across Saudi Arabia. This long-term agreement was signed by Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Alomair, Elm’s CEO, and Waleed Alkharji, Chief Wholesale MarketsOfficer at Riyadh Development Company, on the sidelines of the GITEX Global 2024 running until October 18, 2024, in Dubai. The collaborationseeks to operationalise the actual auction ground ‘Auction for International Automotive Reconstruction’ and provide…
Manama, Bahrain: Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, signed a collaboration agreement with Thales, a renowned company in advanced technologies. The agreement was signed by Batelco CEO, Maitham Abdulla and Guillaume Lafaix, VP Connectivity Solutions at Thales in the presence of senior management from both entities. The signing took place during GITEX Global 2024 held at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE from 14-18 October. As a result of the collaboration, Batelco will deliver an advanced IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity management platform designed to transform the management of IoT devices for business owners. This platform simplifies managing connections and rules…
Cairo – 17th of October 2024: The Creative Industry Summit 2024, themed “Impact Beyond Years,” will take place on October 21-22 at Cairo Business Park. This year’s festival marks its 10th anniversary and will bring together leading creative minds and industry leaders from Egypt, the MENA region, and worldwide. Misr Italia Properties (MIP) is proud to return as the festival’s strategic partner and host for the third consecutive year. Together, both partners will explore key trends and themes shaping the future of the creative and cultural industries. Over the course of two days, the festival will delve into critical themes…
Dubai, UAE – 18th October, 2024 –e& UAE today announced the launch of next generation enterprise connectivity platform designed to enable businesses to build secure, scalable, and efficient hybrid or multi-cloud architectures over public, private and hybrid networks. The platform comprises of TrustNet, 5G and AI Net to provide seamless network connectivity, connecting corporate branches, data centres, and third-party locations with leading cloud providers, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and others. This fully managed private and public network service ensures reliability, robust security, and 24/7 comprehensive support, making it ideal for organisations aiming to optimise performance…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 18, 2024: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level research university dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), launched its full robotics program to tackle advanced challenges in robot learning, humanoid robotics, human-computer interacstion, and sensory awareness. The program features ample research and teaching laboratories for experimentation with humanoid walking and autonomous robots. It addresses sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and health and serves as a unique collaborative hub for faculty, researchers, students, and its partners from industry and government. Professor Sami Haddadin, serving as MBZUAI’s vice president for research and…
Partnership aims to strengthen UAE’s Unmanned Traffic Management landscape with the launch of UAE drones Leveraging e& UAE’s ultra-fast 5G network, the drones will provide real-time threat detection, prevention and response Dubai, 18th October 2024: e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, announced a strategic partnership with the UAE’s Cyber Security Council (CSC), introducing the UAE Drones at GITEX Global 2024. The groundbreaking initiative is poised to revolutionise the country’s Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) landscape. By harnessing e& UAE’s ultra-fast, low-latency 5G connectivity, these state-of-the-art drones will provide real-time threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities, significantly strengthening UAE’s…