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Hey there! Visa and Noon have teamed up to launch 'Tap to Tip' in the UAE, making it super easy for you to give digital tips to delivery drivers. Using simple NFC technology, this initiative helps boost cashless payments and shows appreciation to the hardworking folks who bring your orders right to your door.
Hey there! Visa and Noon have teamed up to launch 'Tap to Tip' in the UAE, making it super easy for you to give digital tips to delivery drivers. Using simple NFC technology, this initiative helps boost cashless payments and shows appreciation to the hardworking folks who bring your orders right to your door.
Considering investments in the UAE? This brief compares buying physical properties with investing in real estate developer stocks, highlighting their unique returns, risks, and liquidity. It reminds us that smart timing is always the most crucial factor for success.
Sterling is launching an exciting new digital platform with a significant investment of EGP 100 million. This platform aims to connect over 60 Egyptian universities with top international educational institutions and global ranking organizations, making it easier for Egyptian higher education to go global.
Dr. Ramy Khodeir has voiced concerns about the risks of speculative pricing in the real estate market and the heavy reliance on customer installments for financing. He's calling for new laws and stronger oversight to ensure the sector's long-term health and better protect consumers.
At the Libya Digital Forum, Dr. Abdul Majeed Hussein highlighted how advanced AI algorithms are powerful tools for analyzing vast amounts of data, tracking financial transactions, and uncovering hidden patterns of corruption and waste. He emphasized that AI is essential for promoting transparency and integrity in the public sector.
Mobi Cash, a leading digital payment service in Libya, has been honored with the 'Best Electronic Payment Service' award at the Libya Digital Exhibition and Forum 2026. This recognition highlights the service's impressive network of over 95,000 points of sale across Libyan cities and regions, making it one of the largest and most impactful electronic payment networks in the country.
This award highlights Elit Libya's key role in boosting internet and telecom services across Libya. It also recognizes their ongoing efforts to invest in and improve the country's digital infrastructure.
Get ready for the Digital Libya Forum 2026! Attendees will explore the newest ideas and real-world experiences in sustainable development and strategic planning. They'll discuss how these topics are key to driving digital transformation and creating smart policies for Libya's future.
Renad Al Majd (RMG) recently held a productive meeting with Ro'ya Foundation and Ro'ya Academy in Benghazi. Key leaders like Dr. Jamal Al-Fakhouri, CEO of Ro'ya Foundation, Eng. Hamed Al-Hudairi, CEO of Ro'ya Academy, and Dr. Huda Al-Muqairhi, Director of International Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships, were all there. They discussed how to work together to drive digital transformation and build capabilities in Libya.
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