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Great news for smartphone shoppers! 2B has announced an exciting new offer, making it even easier for customers to purchase their favorite devices. They're now providing interest-free installment plans for up to 18 months, with no down payment or additional fees. This initiative aims to boost flexible purchasing solutions and enhance the customer experience.
Great news for smartphone shoppers! 2B has announced an exciting new offer, making it even easier for customers to purchase their favorite devices. They're now providing interest-free installment plans for up to 18 months, with no down payment or additional fees. This initiative aims to boost flexible purchasing solutions and enhance the customer experience.
Egypt's Central Bank is gearing up to introduce a new Sustainable Finance Taxonomy. This upcoming guide will help everyone clearly identify which economic activities are eligible for green funding, making it easier to attract investments and manage financial risks more effectively.
Mastercard and AFS are joining forces to roll out exciting new digital payment solutions for businesses in the UAE and Egypt. This partnership will offer a single platform that combines business cards, easy expense management, and seamless payment acceptance.
Qualcomm has appointed Wassim Chourbaji as its new head for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This move highlights the company's strong focus on expanding its reach in exciting areas like artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity, and smart vehicles.
Mr. S Cool, an innovative EdTech platform, is now part of Startup Showcase – Signature. This highlights their dedication to transforming education with digital solutions that offer personalized learning and strong academic support.
A recent report from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) highlights a surprising truth: women-owned small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in emerging markets are proving to be lower risk and more consistent with loan repayments. Despite this strong performance, they continue to face a significant funding gap, presenting a clear opportunity for financial institutions to re-evaluate their lending strategies.
ALX Enterprise highlights a crucial point for businesses embracing AI: true success comes from empowering your workforce and developing strong leaders, not just from investing in new technology. It's all about people!
As AI becomes a bigger part of how businesses operate, leaders need to get familiar with 10 key concepts by 2026. These ideas are super important for maximizing AI's benefits, handling its risks, and making better decisions for the future.
SDAIA has just opened registration for new professional badges designed for AI engineers and data scientists. These badges come in three levels, aiming to certify skills according to national standards.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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Latest: Egypt's Central Bank Teams Up with Ministries to Define Sustainable Finance
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