Infoblaze Egypt (2025)

03/08/2025

launches Aircrafted KIDS initiative in , donating 800 bags in

Emirates has launched its Aircrafted KIDS initiative in Middle East and North Africa, donating 800 bags to two non-profit organisations in Egypt. The initiative was born from the understanding that while education is one of the greatest engines for societal development and economic empowerment, access to resources is a barrier for children and young people. To help address this, Emirates launched an initiative to donate essential supplies and limited-edition, handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ collection to organisations across Africa and West Asia, and now in the MENA region.....
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11/06/2025

Egypt seeking FDI boost with tourism sector investment opportunities

Egypt is intensifying efforts to attract foreign direct investment by opening new opportunities in its tourism and archaeological sectors, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during a high-level strategy meeting.

The gathering, which took place at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, aimed at following up on the efforts of the Ministries of Tourism and Investment, according to a statement published on the Cabinet’s official page......
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25/04/2025

signs strategic partnership with Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to boost production using the latest technologies and the best sustainable practices

MoU is signed at GoTech 2025

Dragon Oil Egypt Holdings (DOHL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) to consolidate existing concession agreements in the Gulf of Suez under a unified framework. The agreement was signed in the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of Dragon Oil, and HE Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

The initiative, which was concluded at the Gas and Oil Technology Showcase & Conference (GoTech 2025), is expected to attract significant investment, renew vital infrastructure and increase production through the application of the latest technologies and industry best practice, building on the five-decade legacy of the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO), a joint venture between Dragon Oil and EGPC.....
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16/02/2025

DP World Sokhna handles inaugural passenger vehicle export

Landmark shipment of nearly 500 locally assembled Nissan vehicles opens new opportunities for Egyptian manufacturingIn a new boost for Egypt’s automotive sector, DP World has successfully facilitated the first export shipment of passenger vehicles from the Ain Sokhna Port.The roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) vessel ULUSOY 5 under the agency of KMA - Khedivial Marine Agency Egypt, recently departed for Jebel Ali, Dubai, carrying 498 locally assembled Nissan Sunny vehicles. The achievement underscores DP World’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s growing automotive industry and solidifying Sokhna’s position as a regional trade hub.Having exported its first batch, DP World plans to ship as many as 10,000 vehicles this year to advance Egypt’s automotive sector and contribute to the country’s economic growth......
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DP World

31/01/2025

inaugurates experiential in

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, unveils its Emirates World store in Egypt, expanding the reach of its refreshed travel retail store concept that elevates the customer experience through product showcases, smart technologies and expert travel consultants.

The Emirates World store, located at the luxurious 5A WaterWay in Cairo, was inaugurated by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer and Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Centre, in the presence of Her Excellency Mariam Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador, Pilot Montaser Mana, the Deputy Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt and Amr Kady, CEO of Egypt Tourism Authority. The opening ceremony was also attended by other distinguished guests, trade and media partners....
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10/09/2024

India's first unicorn has two IPOs on its menu now

SoftBank-backed InMobi began diversifying from its core adtech business with Glance. The unit is expected to turn profitable by FY26, co-founder and CEO Naveen Tewari said. Later, InMobi aims to take it public, apart from the ad tech unit which is in line for an IPO.....
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Naveen Tiwari InMobi

Ranjani Raghvan
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22/08/2024

Fueling An Ecosystem: Meet 10 Of Egypt's Most Active Venture Capitalists

The most active investors in Egypt, purely based on the number of deals, are primarily local.

Egypt boasts over 160 venture capital (VC) firms and investors supporting its startup ecosystem.

These include both local and international investors, which have collectively participated in over 800 deals in the five years between 2019 to 2023. The local investors have been a lot more active; however, the investor landscape is dominated by the presence of more international investors....
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Flat6Labs Cairo
Falak Startups

A15
Sawari Ventures

Ashok Raman
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13/08/2024

Middle East FASHION INNOVATORS 2024

The Middle East is well known for its love of luxury fashion and design, and while the region is a big market for designers from around the world, its homegrown talent is also stepping up and being recognized on the global runway. Several of the region’s designers are showcasing their talents at global fashion events, such as Paris Fashion Week, where Elie Saab, Tony Ward, and Rami Al Ali are among those showing their collections. Dubai Fashion Week has also become an important stop on the global calendar, joining Paris, New York, London, and Milan....
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Forbes Middle East English

::Domination::
-Designers
22 entries, followed by 6 3

-Fashion Brands
15
14

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11/08/2024

Egypt-Based ' US$2 Million Funding Round Is Set To Expand Its Artificial Intelligence Technologies Across The And

"We are building to give fintechs all the tools to provide the right product to the right customer, safely and responsibly."

Synapse Analytics, an Egypt-based startup that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to help financial institutions make better business decisions, has raised US$2 million in a funding round led by Silicon Badia, a Jordan-based venture capital and private equity firm. The round also saw the participation of Hub71, an Abu Dhabi-based global tech ecosystem that supports startups, which is also where Synapse Analytics has set up its regional headquarters, in addition to its main base in ....
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Ahmed Abaza | Galal El Beshbishy

Aalia Mehreen Ahmed
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05/08/2024

The Step Pyramid of Djoser: The World's First Engineered Stone Structure

To truly travel back in time, there is no better place than Egypt. Beyond the iconic Great Pyramids, the country is a treasure trove of ancient wonders, including the inspiring Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara.

This monumental structure is often hailed as the world's oldest engineered stone structure. As the pioneering pyramid of its time, it marked a revolutionary leap in ancient Egyptian architecture. Built during the reign of King Horus Netjerikhet (Djoser) in the 3rd Dynasty, around 2667-2648 BC, it is believed to be the brainchild of the visionary architect Imhotep....
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24/07/2024

A Look At Fawry's Journey To Become Egypt's First Unicorn Startup

Fawry's journey to reaching unicorn status was a long one driven with strategic moves and focused vision, up until a landmark moment in 2019 when the company put 36% of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).

It was a monumental moment when Mohamed Okasha, the ex-Managing Director of Fawry, made this statement on his LinkedIn account in August 2020: "Fawry is officially a Unicorn." After all, Fawry was the first ever startup to reach a billion-dollar valuation in Egypt.....
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Mohamed Okasha
Fawry

Nazmia Nassereddine
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21/07/2024

AI startup DXwand to set up local office in

Saudi Arabia’s growing business landscape has encouraged regional and global companies to establish a local presence in the burgeoning market.

Egypt-born generative artificial intelligence startup DXwand is leaving no stone unturned as it aims to get closer to its clients with an on-ground team.....
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DXwand

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