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Get ready for a fantastic free event in Cairo where leading experts will share their wisdom on startup funding and investment. This gathering is perfect for startup and SME owners looking to understand the key differences between funding and investment, how to choose the best option for their business, and what it takes to prepare for meetings with potential investors.
Get ready for a fantastic free event in Cairo where leading experts will share their wisdom on startup funding and investment. This gathering is perfect for startup and SME owners looking to understand the key differences between funding and investment, how to choose the best option for their business, and what it takes to prepare for meetings with potential investors.
Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched new digital accessibility tools on its official website. This exciting move is part of a presidential initiative to make government websites more accessible, especially for people with disabilities and the elderly, ensuring everyone can easily and independently use digital government services.
PCE Academy has launched its new brand identity, reflecting a more advanced vision while staying true to its core mission. The academy aims to prepare skilled engineers, share practical expertise, and close the gap between academic learning and the real-world demands of the job market.
HUMAIN's first local investment brings MOZN into its ecosystem, creating a powerful partnership. This move combines HUMAIN's AI infrastructure with MOZN's expertise in designing and running AI solutions for businesses, aiming to build a comprehensive AI system in Saudi Arabia.
Hey there! Visa is making a big move to strengthen its defenses against online fraud, acquiring AI-powered security firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion. This comes at a crucial time when the global financial industry is seeing a sharp rise in digital attacks, with criminals increasingly using advanced AI to carry out sophisticated scams. This acquisition aims to give Visa a powerful new tool to protect transactions before they even happen.
Get ready! The Information Technology Institute (ITI) is hosting its 2026 Employment and Professional Networking Forum. This event is a fantastic opportunity for companies to meet and interview skilled graduates directly, helping them quickly find the right talent and fill open positions with support from ITI's business development team.
Get ready! Entlaq's upcoming summit will feature exciting, data-driven discussions about the biggest opportunities and challenges facing Egypt's startup world. It's all about bringing everyone together to chat, team up, and help shape a super bright future for the sector!
Beltone Venture Capital successfully completed a partial exit from its investment in BirdNest, achieving a fantastic 3.5x return. This exit included both their direct stake and an indirect stake through a joint fund with UAE's Stadel International Holding, all while keeping a strategic share in BirdNest.
Joining the Startup Showcase program requires an application and an initial review to make sure it's a good fit. You won't be asked to pay anything until your application has been evaluated. Also, picking a more expensive package doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the program.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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