Keyword: Cairo
Gemini Enterprises Africa and RiseUp LLC join forces for Pyramids Plateau until 2022
Gemini Enterprises Africa, part of Orascom Group, and RiseUp LLC, the MENA region’s connector of startups to local and global resources, on Saturday signed...
RiseUp kicks off its 7th edition at AUC New Cairo Campus
RiseUp Summit 2019, MENA’s leading entrepreneurship event, kicked off Thursday at the American University in Cairo (AUC) New Cairo Campus, with deep dives into...
Misr Italia Properties Pumps EGP 22 billion Investments in IL Bosco City ‘The City...
Misr Italia Properties’ (MIP) kicked off its latest EGP 22 billion worth state-of-the-art real estate project, providing New Cairenes with the perfect home—one that...
Eventtus ‘rebrand’ aims to inspire event professionals to ‘think big, think easy’
Eventtus revolutionized its brand strategy and visual identity as the company is expanding its event tech solutions globally. These were the first changes to...
CIB, EgyptAir make every mile counts for budget travelers
Overseas travel expenses are on the rise. But Egyptians can still do some adventures without breaking the bank.
Commercial International Bank (CIB) and EgyptAir offer...
Brimore, retail distribution platform, raises $800k in seed funding
Brimore, the direct-selling distribution platform that connects manufacturers with consumers, announced that it has raised $800k in a seed funding round co-led by Algebra...
Spotted: New Outdoor Buzz in Cairo
The outdoor market never fails to amaze us, it's been a while since we've witnessed a buzz about a particular campaign.
During the past few...
What MENA startups still lack to achieve their potential
A few weeks ago, my friend Hendrik Jandel wrote an article about the potential he saw in the Beirut startup scene and how it...
Careem Bus Deploys Free Rescue Rides Post Tragic Cairo Train Accident
Careem Bus has launched a new nationwide initiative, offering free rides for people around the incident area of the tragic Cairo train accident who...
Cairo-based online grocery startup ‘GoodsMart’ secures additional funding from Algebra Ventures
GoodsMart, the household shopping app that has transformed the shopping experience using unattended delivery, has announced that it has secured additional funding from Algebra...
KarmSolar, Cairo3A Poultry sign US$90 million agreement
KarmSolar, Egypt’s fastest growing solar energy company, has signed a US$90 million solar distribution contract with Cairo3A Poultry, a subsidiary of Cairo3A Group, a...
Mohamed Omar Bids Farewell to Twitter, Joins Facebook
Mohamed Omar, the thriving media guru with 10 years of solid experience in Media Partnerships across the MENA region has resigned from Twitter, after a three...
Opinion: Top employee’s defense of Swvl puts basic rights in jeopardy
The Egyptian social media circus is in full power since last week. It all started when few Swvl employees accused their employer of terminating...
Top 5 Egyptian Startups That Raised Money in 2018
2018 was an amazing year for the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt. As 80 startups raised investment, positioning Egypt among the most growing in the...
Cairo Hotel Prices on New Year’s Eve 2019
For those who still haven't settled on anything yet for the New Year's Eve, there's a chance it will be a last minute low-key...
Uber invests $100 million in Egypt
Uber plans to pour $100 million investments in the Egyptian market in the next five years, the ride-hailing giant said in a statement issued...
Careem launches minibus service in Egypt
Careem, the region’s leading ride-hailing app has launched "Careem Bus", to help solving daily transportation struggle of 40 percent of Egyptians.
The company is launching...
Egypt-based ride hailing startup ‘Halan’ hits 3-million rides in one year
With over 3-million rides in one year, the on-demand ride hailing app for Tuk-tuk and motorcycle, Halan has dominated the unserved communities across Egypt.
Covering different...
Facebook Hosts First ‘Boost Your Business’ Event in Cairo
Facebook hosted its first ‘Boost Your Business’ event in Cairo, which took place on Oct 22 at the Nile Ritz hotel, welcoming 400 small...
Dawar App strives to solve Egypt’s garbage mess with a snap of a button
Dawar app is a new initiative that aims to solve Egypt's garbage dilemma with the help of technology. The app enables you to take a...