As part of its participation as an Official Sponsor of AI Everything MEA – Egypt, WideBot AI announced a media partnership with science content creator Ahmed El-Ghandour to launch a new educational series titled “AQL with Ghandour.” Impact of Artificial Intelligence Announced during the summit, the partnership reflects WideBot AI’s commitment to expanding the impact of artificial intelligence beyond enterprise use cases into broader public understanding. The series will simplify AI concepts and highlight practical applications through accessible, science-driven content. The collaboration aligns with Ahmed El-Ghandour’s longstanding mission to make advanced technology accessible to Arab audiences, using storytelling to address…
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Tactful AI, an Egyptian-born customer experience (CX) platform enabling enterprises to transform customer service using Agentic AI, raises $1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Foras AI and M Empire, with participation from a group of prominent deep-tech angel investors. Growth Over the past 12 months, Tactful AI has achieved more than 100x growth in platform usage, driven by a focused strategy centered on product–market fit and close collaboration with a select group of enterprise customers. During this period, the company worked hands-on with leading organizations to modernize customer experience operations and deploy Agentic…
Startup Gate, the digital platform supporting Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, has announced the launch of Phase Two of its platform, marking a significant step toward enhancing efficiency, connectivity, and collaboration across the ecosystem, while fostering a more inclusive and integrated environment for all stakeholders. Diverse Community The launch of Phase Two builds on the success of the platform’s first phase, which contributed to the development of a diverse community of startups across multiple sectors, alongside mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners. Startup Gate was founded by Egyptian entrepreneurs Emmy Tawfik and Sarah Khalifa, with backing from the M Empire angel investor network,…
In a strategic move reinforcing its position as a primary catalyst for cross-border innovation, AGX Consultant Studio, a leading venture builder and investment firm, has announced the intensification of its operations across the African continent. With a strategic focus on North and West African markets, the firm aims to empower a new generation of startups to penetrate regional markets and achieve sustainable growth. Extensive Network Operating from its headquarters in Cairo and its regional hub in Rwanda which serves as a gateway to the East African corridor AGX has successfully cultivated an extensive network of elite local and regional alliances.…
Classera, the global leader in Edtech, has officially announced of leading a strategic joint venture (JV) between its dedicated EdTech venture builder & accelerator, (C.XSEED), and two powerhouse partners: SuperCharger Ventures and Falak Business & Investment (Falak Group). The joint venture aims to act as a factory for Edtech Startups in emerging markets, accelerating the growth of Edtech companies globally particularly in emerging markets by connecting them with the latest expertise and supporting them across all dimensions of growth. This includes business model development, investment readiness and fundraising support, talent acquisition, and regional and global expansion. The initiative leverages Classera’s…
Yozo.ai, a UAE-based startup founded in early 2025, has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to build an AI-native Revenue Engine that automates the work traditionally done by e-commerce growth and retention teams. In just three months since launch, Yozo has already reached more than 250,000 customers for its clients through auto-pilot flows and targeted campaigns. Investors The round was co-led by Access Bridge Ventures and Disruptech Ventures, with participation from Arzan VC, Oraseya Capital, Plus VC, Suhail Ventures, Glint Ventures, and M-Empire Angels Experience The founding team includes second-time entrepreneurs who previously built and exited Fatura, an e-commerce and…
eYouth, the Egyptian-founded regional edtech company and one of the leading digital learning platforms in the Middle East and Africa, announced its expansion into the Iraqi market through the launch of eYouth Iraq and the introduction of the first Arabic-language digital learning platform in Iraq dedicated to developing skills aligned with labor market needs. The expansion comes through a strategic partnership with Al-Majal Group, one of Iraq’s leading private sector groups. Learning Solutions Founded in Egypt in 2016, eYouth has grown into a regional leader in Edtech, providing accessible, high-quality, and customized learning solutions. The company has successfully expanded across…
Creativa Innovation Hubs, in partnership with GIZ Egypt and Flat6Labs, has introduced the Creativa Founders Stage Program as part of their collaboration to accelerate the growth of Egypt’s early-stage startups. Support Startups The program is designed to support startups in their early stages by guiding them toward enhanced investment readiness. Through this partnership, entrepreneurs will gain valuable insights into cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, creating effective business models and revenue streams, developing financial models for successful businesses, and refining problem-solution fit and value proposition development. National Initiative Creativa Innovation Hubs is a national initiative launched by the Ministry of Communications and…
Business For Teens, an education startup focused on teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy to teenagers, has announced the successful closure of a six-figure Pre-Seed funding round to support its growth and expansion across Egypt and the Gulf region. Strong Early Traction The funding round comes on the back of strong early traction. Since its launch, Business For Teens has partnered with more than 10 schools across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, reaching over 600 students aged 10–16 through hands-on entrepreneurship programs. The company has also organized multiple student bazaars and exhibitions, where young participants showcased real business projects to hundreds of…
Wrapping Up a Wonderful 2025! Honor of Kings, the world’s most‑played MOBA, rolls out fun in‑game activities and exclusive new skin series to celebrate the year and welcome the Honor of Kings community to 2026. Starting today, players can represent their nations, participate in an exciting 5v5v5 e‑sports inspired in-game battle, and unlock exclusive Year of Tiger skins. Claim Your National Honor as an E‑sports Star Starting December 31 at 5 AM GMT through February 10 at 5 AM GMT, players can participate in the Path to E-sports in‑game event, play the role of national e-sports competitors representing their country,…
Entlaq, Egypt’s leading policy and research think tank focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic transformation, has officially launched Egypt’s Tourism Sector Performance Report, a comprehensive, data-driven assessment outlining how Egypt can transform its tourism sector through digital reform, TourismTech innovation, and inclusive growth. The report was launched in partnership with El Gouna as Platinum Sponsor, underscoring the destination’s role as a national model for sustainable, technology-enabled tourism development. Egypt’s Tourism Sector The launch comes at a critical moment for Egypt’s tourism sector. In 2024, Egypt received 15.7 million international tourists, the highest annual arrivals in the country’s history. Tourism currently…
Valu, Egypt’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, announced today a strategic partnership with Tactful AI, a regional leader in AI-powered customer experience transformation, aimed at delivering faster, smarter, and more personalized customer interactions across Valu’s digital ecosystem. Automate Customer Engagement Through this collaboration, Valu will leverage Tactful AI’s capabilities to unify and automate customer engagement across multiple touchpoints, including WhatsApp, its website, mobile application, and social media channels. The platform will also provide Valu with deeper insights into customer interactions, enabling faster response times, reduced operational friction, and an enhanced customer journey while maintaining a strong human touch. Agentic Customer…
Nice Deer, Egypt’s leading health insurance technology company announced that Telecom Egypt, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, has selected Nice Deer’s advanced digital platform to manage the healthcare services for more than 28,000 Telecom Egypt employees. This cooperation marks a significant milestone in Nice Deer’s expansion into the corporate sector. Through its state-of-the-art digital platform, Nice Deer will support Telecom Egypt in automating insurance operations, enhancing claims management accuracy, improving transparency, and achieving measurable operational cost efficiencies. Healthcare Services Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Mostafa Medhat, CEO of Nice Deer, said:“We are proud of Telecom Egypt’s trust in choosing the…
OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the winners of the 2025 OPPO Photography Awards during its grand finale, hosted for the first time in Egypt. This landmark event celebrated exceptional mobile photography under the theme “Super Every Moment,” drawing nearly 2 million entries from 87 countries, the largest edition in the competition’s history. Winning works are on display at an exclusive exhibition at Townhall by Kamelizer, District 5, from December 18–20, uniting global creators to showcase storytelling powered by OPPO’s cutting-edge imaging technology. Press Conference Highlights The event opened with captivating videos unveiling the competition’s key visuals,…
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the selection of the Alexandria Alliance for Smart & Sustainable Mobility as one of the winning alliances under the Presidential Initiative “Tahāluf wa Tanmiya”. The alliance is the sole representative of the Alexandria region among more than 100 applicants, supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 with a focus on green economy growth and clean technology adoption. Localize Electric Vehicle The alliance aims to localize electric vehicle (EV) technology in Egypt by building a fully integrated innovation ecosystem for smart mobility. Through this collaboration, it seeks to empower entrepreneurs and startups in the mobility…
Under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Nawah Scientific celebrated its tenth anniversary in a milestone event reflecting the exceptional trajectory of one of Egypt’s pioneering science driven enterprises, specializing in advanced scientific and industrial testing services across Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. Funding Round The ceremony, held at Cairo’s historic Salah El-Din Citadel, brought together senior figures from government, the research community, and the investment sector. Attendees included Hossam Heiba, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), alongside representatives of financial and research institutions and partners from…
Deloitte Innovation Hub reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Egypt’s technology ecosystem through its strategic participation in Engineerex Summit 2025, a leading technology and engineering career platform, hosted at The Greek Campus on 12–13 December. This marks Deloitte Innovation Hub’s second consecutive year as the event’s main partner, underscoring its sustained role in nurturing high-potential talent and accelerating the growth of Egypt’s innovation landscape. At this edition of Engineerex, Deloitte Innovation Hub took on an enhanced role as the exclusive Lounge Partner, using the space for recruitment, learning, and talent engagement. Throughout the two-day event, diverse representatives, including Ahmed Salem, Chief…
In response to the critical challenges facing fast-growing startups, “Bosta” – the pioneering force in tech-enabled logistics services delivering products and goods for thousands of online stores across Egypt – and Jadarat platform – a specialist in cutting-edge corporate training and development solutions – have forged a transformative cooperation agreement aimed at crafting specialized training content and dynamic interactive courses powered by artificial intelligence, ensuring Bosta’s workforce skills evolve in lockstep with the explosive growth of today’s labor market. Jadarat platform stands out through its powerful ability to tap into a company’s internal documents, strategic roadmaps, and pinpoint future “competencies”…
Banknbox, a company specializing in payment solutions and digital transformation, has officially announced that it has obtained the PCI MPoC (Mobile Payments on COTS) certification, issued by the PCI Security Standards Council. Official Recognition Under this official recognition, Banknbox will be listed on the global register of mobile-based card acceptance solution providers for merchants, as an alternative to traditional POS terminals. This makes Banknbox one of the very first companies worldwide to be included among PCI Security Standards Council–approved SoftPOS solution providers, a list that currently includes only 17 companies globally. Innovative Payment Solutions Achieving the PCI MPoC certification reaffirms…
In a regional awards segment that brought together top procurement innovators from across the Middle East and Africa, Teradix was selected by an independent panel of experts for the Excellence in Supply Chain Collaboration Award, recognizing the platform’s transformative impact on sourcing operations for major industrial companies in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The award reflects Teradix’s leadership in digital procurement transformation, supplier engagement, and collaborative sourcing technologies that enable more transparent, efficient, and strategic procurement processes. Khaled Aboshady, CEO of Teradix, added: “This recognition reflects the collective effort between Teradix, our clients, and the procurement community. Our mission has always…