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Chefaa's journey began with founder Doaa Aref's personal struggle to access medicine. This experience inspired her to create a tech-driven platform aimed at making it easier for everyone to get their medications and manage their treatment effectively.
Chefaa's journey began with founder Doaa Aref's personal struggle to access medicine. This experience inspired her to create a tech-driven platform aimed at making it easier for everyone to get their medications and manage their treatment effectively.
ICT Misr has just appointed Dr. Ahmed Hassan Ali as its new Regional Cybersecurity Director! This exciting move comes as the company gears up to tackle future digital threats, making quantum computing and post-quantum encryption top priorities for 2026. It's all about staying ahead in a fast-changing tech world.
Moove, a fintech company focused on mobility, is making waves by helping gig economy workers get access to vehicles. They're breaking down barriers for drivers and delivery personnel who struggle with traditional financing, empowering them to earn a living and grow their businesses.
Instead of always asking how to attract more new customers, businesses should tackle a tougher question: why aren't the customers who trusted us before buying more? Medhat Yassin shares his insights on why focusing on your existing and past customers can be the quickest and most cost-effective way to reignite sales and understand your business better.
The upcoming MindOS Summit – Women in Business Edition 2026 is bringing together experts to guide women through their entrepreneurial journey. From boosting self-awareness and managing time to building and growing businesses with the power of technology and AI, this event covers it all.
Great news for Egypt's tech scene! Six Egyptian FinTech companies have made it onto the list of the top 20 FinTech firms in the entire Arab world for 2026. These companies collectively boast an impressive valuation of $3.8 billion, with industry leaders like Fawry and Hala leading the charge locally.
Basem Muharramah, a cybersecurity and AI expert, shares his insights on the four essential skills AI engineers need today. He covers everything from building AI applications and using coding agents to mastering software engineering basics and shaping product vision, helping professionals stay ahead in the fast-evolving AI landscape.
Tagaddod is making waves by transforming from a local used cooking oil collector into a global platform for renewable raw materials. They're using technology to turn waste into valuable inputs for sustainable fuels, and with a fresh $26.3 million in funding, they're set to expand their reach even further.
Egypt's Ministry of Labor is getting ready to launch a brand new digital system for foreign work permits. This exciting initiative will bring together a single online platform, a dedicated service center, and electronic connections with other government bodies, all designed to make the permit process much faster and smoother for everyone.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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