GIGABYTE Technology, a global leader in computing innovation, is showcasing its complete NVIDIA-powered AI infrastructure portfolio, spanning from desktop to enterprise scale, to help organizations accelerate AI adoption. GIGABYTE introduces the AI TOP ATOM, a compact personal AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. Delivering 1 PFLOPS of FP4 performance, it is designed for security, local AI development, fine-tuning, and data science. The plug-and-play system offers 1TB to 4TB storage options and supports four-node clustering for up to 512GB of unified memory via simple USB-C connections. Ensuring ultimate data privacy and control, the AI TOP ATOM empowers…
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Musafir Holdings, the diversified regional travel group, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire FLYCT MEA Holdings, which operates the Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com online travel platforms in the Middle East. Musafir Holdings currently holds a 25% stake in FLYCT and intends to acquire 75% from the founding management team, taking full ownership of the business, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The acquisition underscores Musafir’s long-term confidence in the regional travel market and its commitment to continuing to invest in the sector through all market conditions. The two businesses are a natural strategic fit. FLYCT brings leading consumer…
CONNECT Professional Services has continued to strengthen its position as one of Egypt’s outstanding workplaces after earning the “Best Places to Work in Egypt” certification for the second consecutive year, alongside receiving the “Best Places to Work for Women” certification. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. These achievements reaffirm the excellence of the employee experience at CONNECT, as well as its strong corporate culture built on commitment, inclusivity, and customer service as a core value, alongside shared organizational values that promote collaboration, development, and team members empowerment. The “Best Places to Work…
Ahmed Elzaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), officially inaugurated the Egyptian headquarters of the U.S.-based company InteLogix in New Cairo, marking a new phase of its operations to provide business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer experience services for international markets. The inaugural event was attended by Mario Baddour, President & CEO of InteLogix, and Tarek Zeidan, VP Delivery – EMEA and Managing Director of InteLogix Egypt, alongside senior executives from both ITIDA and InteLogix. InteLogix is a U.S.-based business process outsourcing company headquartered in Park City, Utah, with a primary focus on customer experience services, as…
A new SAS report with research insights by IDC, based on a global survey of 2,699 business and technology decision-makers across 28 countries, uncovers what’s powering the organizations winning the race to profit from their AI investments: embracing trustworthy AI measures. Organizations applying trustworthy AI practices were 15 times more likely to report strong return on investment (ROI) from their AI projects. As identified in the second annual Data and AI Impact Report: The New Economics of Trust, organizations with the strongest governance, data quality and auditability practices – a comparatively small market segment – consistently outperformed peers, reporting at…
A medical report left in the wrong output tray. A scanned patient record still stored inside a multifunction device. A printer connected to the hospital network but missing from routine security oversight. None of these scenarios looks dramatic, but each can create a real data-security risk. That matters more as Egypt’s healthcare system becomes increasingly digital. In November 2025, Egypt launched its National Digital Health Strategy 2025–2029. In August 2026, the government reported that around 6.7 million medical records had been digitised under the Universal Health Insurance System, while the system’s first phase covered around 334 healthcare facilities. As more…
Orange Egypt has announced the availability of pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, coinciding with the global launch of Apple’s latest smartphones. The launch reinforces Orange Egypt’s commitment to bringing the latest technologies to its customers while delivering an integrated ownership experience built around convenience, flexibility and added value. Through its “Orange Taqseet” platform, Orange Egypt is offering customers the opportunity to purchase the latest smartphones with 0% interest, no down payment and no administrative fees, with flexible payment terms of up to 24 months. What sets the service apart is the ability to pay…
Telecom Egypt, one of the largest subsea cable operators in North Africa, has signed an agreement with Power Sub Link to construct the Sharm El Sheikh-Taba subsea cable, extending the Red Sea Subsea Festoon Cable System to Taba. A press release issued by Telecom Egypt frames the cable as a vital step in completing connectivity between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. The cable will run for approximately 200 km and have a capacity of around 5 petabits per second. The system is expected to be ready for service in the fourth quarter of 2027. “This project aligns with our…
Today, Zerospolit MEA and Comforte AG announced a strategic partnership to help financial institutions, banks, telecom operators, and other organizations handling sensitive customer data across Egypt and the MENA region. With Zerosploit MEA’s cybersecurity success serving banks, telecom operators, fintech companies, and government entities and Comforte AG’s expertise in data-centric security, organizations can protect sensitive data across their full technology stack from core systems and payment infrastructures to cloud, analytics, and AI. Under the partnership, Zerosploit will serve as Comforte’s regional partner, bringing the TAMUNIO Data Security Platform to banks, payment processors, telecom operators, fintechs, and other regulated organizations across…
Cyshield, a leading Egyptian cybersecurity and digital solutions company, has signed a cooperation protocol with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) to develop and enhance the Bank’s cybersecurity capabilities and strengthen the efficiency of its cybersecurity incident response and management framework, supporting the protection of its digital systems and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Under the protocol, Cyshield will support the development of NBE’s Cybersecurity Incident Response and Management Center, in addition to providing an advanced Security Operations Center (SOC) automation platform powered by Agentic AI. The solution is designed to enhance the Bank’s capabilities in security monitoring, analysis, detection,…
banknbox has delivered the technology foundation behind the launch of Maldives Premier Bank (MPB), taking the new bank from implementation to go-live in just three months. MPB is the Maldives’ first digital-led commercial bank, serving retail, premier and corporate clients, and the ninth bank licensed to operate in the country by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). It launched at an inaugural ceremony attended by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who officially launched the bank’s mobile banking application and internet banking portal. Customers could open accounts, transact and access digital services from the first day of operations, rather than waiting for capabilities…
WideBot AI, in collaboration with content creator Ahmed El Ghandour, host of (El Daheeh), is launching “AQL with El-Ghandour,” a 16-episode knowledge series designed to simplify artificial intelligence concepts and make them more accessible and easier to understand for Arabic-speaking audiences. The pilot episode premieres on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on WideBot’s YouTube channel, available to audiences for free. The series will then continue across four waves of content, comprising a total of 16 episodes. Artificial intelligence is no longer a subject limited to technology specialists. As AI continues to rapidly enter business, government, education, healthcare, and other areas, its…
Sandisk today announced the SANDISK® NAS portfolio of high-endurance SSDs purpose-built for modern network-attached storage (NAS) environments. As prosumers and small businesses generate more data and increasingly rely on collaborative, always-on workflows, users are seeking reliable high-speed private cloud deployments utilizing NAS. The new SANDISK® NAS 600 SATA SSD and SANDISK® NAS 800 NVMe™ SSD are engineered to deliver the reliable, consistent performance, high-endurance, and scalability required for today’s demanding NAS workloads. Designed for accelerating hybrid and all-flash NAS systems, Sandisk’s new NAS SSD portfolio includes two high-endurance and high-performance SSDs engineered for multi-user or demanding creative professional workloads. ·…
For the third consecutive year, CONNECT Professional Services (CONNECT PS) will take part in the fifth edition of LEAP 2026, hosted at the Cisco booth. Running from August 31 to September 3, 2026, the event will witness CONNECT PS showcase its latest Future-Proofed Workplaces solutions, built to help organizations create smarter, more agile and more secure work environments as the ICT sector continues to evolve rapidly. CONNECT PS’s participation in one of the region’s leading technology events comes as of a broader strategy to strengthen its presence across regional and Gulf markets and to highlight its expertise in delivering communications,…
At the recent Cyber Security Weekend 2026 conference, Kaspersky shared the findings from its survey titled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior” which was arranged among employees from the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region. The study highlights that everyday IT habits, including decluttering computers and reducing digital fatigue, can have a direct and often underestimated impact on an organization’s cyber resilience. The Kaspersky survey points to a growing challenge of digital fatigue in the workplace. 17% of employees surveyed in Egypt confirmed that they made IT-related mistakes due to lack of cybersecurity knowledge – a figure…
Smartphone enthusiasts will agree that the new HUAWEI nova 15 Max is probably the most underrated phone of the year. It packs everything young users need to power through summer break. It delivers non-stop gaming, social media streams, and content creation without the constant anxiety of hunting for a charger or worrying about accidental drops during outdoor activities. Having a massive 8500mAh battery means even heavy gamers and active creators can easily push past two full days of heavy use on a single charge. Whether you are heading out on a summer road trip, spending the day at the beach,…
Honor of Kings, the world’s most-played MOBA, has joined forces with the fan-favourite Japanese anime series DAN DA DAN, inviting players into a world of ghosts, aliens and supernaturals with exclusive collaboration skins, limited-time events, and a range of fun in-game activities. Stay tuned for more! Exclusive DAN DA DAN-Themed Rewards From now until August 31, log in to experience an exclusive collaboration highlight featuring a special opening animation that immerses players into the supernatural world of DAN DA DAN. What’s more, be sure to check out the DAN DA DAN Redemption Shop, where players are allowed to redeem exclusive…
Juhayna Food Industries has further reinforced its position as a leading company in the food and beverage sector after receiving five prestigious international awards for 2026 from World Business Outlook and Global Brands Magazine, in recognition of its excellence in quality, innovation, operational excellence, and leadership in the food and beverage industry. The Company received the Best Food & Beverage Company – Middle East 2026 and Leading Dairy Products Company – Middle East 2026 awards from World Business Outlook. In addition, Global Brands Magazine honored Juhayna with the Best Dairy Manufacturer – Egypt 2026, Excellence in Dairy & Juice Production…
The Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF) announced it has secured an additional $90 million in committed capital to scale climate-resilient agribusinesses across the African continent. Current anchor investors in the newly committed capital include returning partners the Green Climate Fund, FMO, and Proparco, joined by new investors Swedfund, BIO, and FASA, alongside a US-based family office. Smallholder farmers produce nearly 80% of Africa’s food, yet climate shocks put their livelihoods, and the food systems that depend on them, at direct risk. ARAF, launched in 2020 as the world’s first equity fund designed to build the climate resilience of smallholder farmers,…
Birchford Technologies, a leading provider of payment system modernization and SWIFT integration solutions in the Middle East and North Africa, announced the launch of its new platform, ProLink AI Translator—a major step forward in developing the region’s digital payment infrastructure. The platform leverages an advanced artificial intelligence model from SWIFT for postal address processing, combined with Birchford’s proprietary reference data engine, making it the first of its kind in the MENA region. The launch aligns with Birchford Technologies’ strategic vision to help financial institutions prepare for the removal of fully unstructured postal addresses from cross-border ISO 20022 payment messages from 14 November 2026, when only…