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Eventtus, Event-Tech, to Open Office in Saudi Arabia
Today, Eventtus, the leading event-tech company, announces that it will open its third office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, alongside the…
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Careem expands its food delivery service ‘Careem Now’ to Amman
Uber’s company Careem has expanded its food delivery service Careem Now to Amman, to put an end to Talabat’s single-game…
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Google to Hire Cairo-Based Team
Google plans to hire a team for its Cairo office, seeking to expand its business in Egypt and implement new…
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Swvl Raises $42 Million for African Expansion
Swvl, an Egypt-based app for booking buses, has raised $42 million as it plans to expand into other African markets,…
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Facebook Announces Cryptocurrency ‘Libra’, Digital Wallet ‘Calibra’
Yesterday, Facebook has shared plans for Calibra, a digital wallet for Libra, a new global currency powered by blockchain technology.…
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Eventtus ‘rebrand’ aims to inspire event professionals to ‘think big, think easy’
Eventtus revolutionized its brand strategy and visual identity as it is expanding its event tech solutions globally. These were the…
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Snap Introduces ‘App Stories’ For Third-Party Apps
Snap Inc. has launched new Snap Kit capabilities and partnerships, including App Stories, which lets Snapchatters create custom Stories for…
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Snap Launches New Slate of Snap Originals, Premium Shows
Snap Inc. announced its new slate of Snap Originals, the company’s premium, mobile shows created exclusively for Snapchat’s audience. Snap’s new…
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Top Six Digital Supplies that Businesses Should Order
Businesses are currently operating in an era where digital incorporation is a critical factor in the success of the entity.…
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Uber, Careem drivers call for strike in Egypt
Uber and Careem drivers called on social media for a strike to protest low share of fare, along with five…
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How I earned $300 on my trip to São Paulo
I’m Allan, an avid surfer and traveler. I wanted to share my experience of how I earned $300 on my…
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Top 5 Jordanian Startups That Raised Money in 2018
2018 was not bad at all for the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Jordan. It witnessed good news for 36 Jordanian startups…
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Careem Launches Delivery Service ‘Careem Box’ In Jordan
Careem, the middle east ride-hailing service launched its delivery service “Careem Box” in Jordan yesterday, offering personal stuff delivery and…
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Meet ‘1TAM’: First Emirati Vlogging Social Media App
In the age of social media and interconnectivity what continues to be lacking is authentic and unfiltered conversations between people. 1TAM…
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Facebook Launches Individual Verification for Developers
Facebook has released an individual verification process that enables developers to complete the app review process and continue using Facebook…
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Facebook releases a new update to pages, discloses more info to public
In a new step toward transparency on the platform. Facebook has announced today a new update to Pages info section.…
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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…
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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…
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Why Patch Management Is Crucial For Business Security
Company data breaches have gone up a whopping 75% in the past two years, according to a report published in…
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Snapchat launches Lens Creative Partners program
Today Snapchat is launching a global Lens Creative Partners program designed to connect brands with augmented reality (AR) experts and Lenses creators.…
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World’s leading startup event ‘Slush’ takes place in Helsinki this December
20,000 tech professionals, mentors, investors and entrepreneurs from all around the world are gathering in Helsinki, Finland on Dec 4–5,…
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Facebook Ads Manager goes down prior Black Friday
Facebook Ads Manager tool went down for several hours on Tuesday, leaving brands and advertisers unable to run Black Friday…
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Spotify announces advertising partners for launch in the Middle East, North Africa
Top brands Hardee’s, Lipton, Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East, Mountain View, Samsung Gulf Electronics, The Coca-Cola Company, and Western Union partner…
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How to download Spotify App on iPhone in Egypt, MENA
Music streaming platform Spotify had launched its service in the Middle East and North Africa last night. The company made…
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Google Pay is Now Available in the UAE
Today, Google announced Google Pay’s launch in the UAE, allowing people to pay and securely with their Android phones. It simplifies…
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Spotify is now available in the Middle East and North Africa
The music-streaming service Spotify went live in 13 countries across the Middle East and North Africa today, including Egypt, Saudi…
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Spotify App is Now Available for Download in Egypt
Spotify, the music streaming service, has launched in the Middle East and North Africa. The app is now available for…
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Spotify Premium Will Only Cost EGP49.99 Per Month in Egypt
Spotify is reportedly launching in Egypt and the MENA region this November. Spotify premium access will cost EGP49.99 per month,…
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Apple services revenue reaches an all-time high of $10 billion
Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2018 fourth quarter ended September 29, 2018. Apple services revenue reached an all-time…
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Apple Introduces Group FaceTime
Apple has released an update to its iOS 12.1 today, introducing Group FaceTime to iPhone and iPad, adding over 70 new…
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Vivaldi browser releases version 2.1 with improved Quick Commands
After a robust upgrade to version 2.0, the Vivaldi browser continues transforming users’ everyday interactions on the Web – boosting productivity…
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Israeli Tech Startup ‘Snappy’ Raises US$8.2 Million
Snappy, the company revolutionizing corporate gifting, announced that it had secured $9.7 million in funding to date after raising $8.2…
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Egyptian FinTech Startup ‘Accept’ Ventures Into The Jordanian Market
Accept for payments and technology has announced that it has extended its services to the Jordanian market, in partnership with MEPS,…
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Facebook Marketplace gets artificial intelligence features
Two years after its introduction, Facebook Marketplace is now artificial intelligence (AI) enabled with auto-categorization and price-range suggestions. Aiming to…
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Cairo-based transport startup ‘Buseet’ raises investment
Cairo-based buss booking startup Buseet has successfully raised an undisclosed amount of investment in a seed funding round by Cairo Angels,…
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Instagram App is partially down for thousands of users
If you can’t see people’s avatars or photos, so don’t panic! Instagram is down. Instagram app has stopped working for thousands…
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Snapchat Unveils Next Generation of E-commerce Ad Products
Snapchat is launching the next phase of e-commerce advertising on the platform, following the launch of an advanced performance marketing…
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Hackers compromise 50 million Facebook users’ data
A security breach on Facebook compromised nearly 50 million users, gave hackers the ability to take over users’ accounts, said…
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‘Facebook Dating’ rolls out in Colombia
Facebook will begin testing its new feature for dating and relationships in Colombia today. Originally announced in F8 last May, ‘Facebook…
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Vezeeta raises $12 million from Saudi Technology Ventures
Egyptian digital healthcare startup Vezeeta has raised a $12 million Series C funding round led by Saudi Technology Ventures (STV).…
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A15 exits TPAY, sells 76% stake to Helios Investment Partners
A15, a leading tech investment fund based in the Cayman Islands; announced today that it has successfully sold 76% stake…
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EY: 53% of MENA executives have AI and Automation on their agenda
53% of senior executives in the MENA region named artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) as the most…
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‘MAYDAY’ a new breakthrough for providing roadside assistance in Egypt
If you commute long distances every day and your car breaking down on the road is the nightmare you’ve always…
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ConsenSys to hold First Blockchain Developer Bootcamp in Lebanon
Excited about Blockchain technology? ConsenSys, a blockchain software technology company will held a 3-day blockchain developer training followed by a 2-day Hackathon…
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Instagram opens for verification requests, introduces new transparency and security tools
Instagram has introduced three new important updates today that enforce transparency and better security methods. In a blog post titled…
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Facebook Launches Video Creation Tools to Help Advertisers Build Mobile-First Video Ads
Facebook has introduced new video creation tools that enable advertisers to easily convert existing images and text assets into mobile-first…
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How AI can open up Silicon Valley to international investors
Mobile apps are detecting skin cancer. Drones are delivering aid across continents. Artificial intelligence is disrupting every aspect of our…
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Four Takeaways From Google Cloud Next ’18 by Sherif Kozman, CEO of Extreme Solution
25,000 tech professionals, entrepreneurs, engineers and developers from all around the world gathered in the Moscone Center in San Francisco…
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Facebook allows users to see all active ads run by a page for more transparency
Facebook is making significant steps to bring more transparency to ads and Pages, in light of Cambridge Analytica scandal this…
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Women in Saudi Arabia begin driving for Careem
On the historic day that women begin driving in Saudi Arabia, Careem reveal their new fleet of female drivers. …
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5 reasons why donors prefer mobile donations in Egypt
Revolutionizing non-profit fundraising one text message at a time, mobile technology has been key in raising millions for Egyptian charities…
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WUZZUF debuts its newly revolutionized platform among top employers at ‘Unlock’ 18’
WUZZUF, Egypt’s number one online recruitment platform is revealing its newly revamped platform during “Unlock’18”, an exclusive event that gathers…
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Viber Releases New Video In Honor Of #DeleteFacebook
In honor of the #DeleteFacebook campaign, Viber has released a video to detail exactly where it stands on this issue,…
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Cyber attack hits Careem, compromises 14M users’ data
A cyber attack on Careem Egypt’s databases early this year compromised personal data of 14 millions users and 558 thousand…
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Facebook pauses new Messenger bots, improves users’ privacy, reactivates bug bounty program
Following Cambridge Analytica data breach, Facebook has announced new changes and updates to its platform to reduce chances for future…
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Court suspends UBER, Careem services in Egypt
A court ruling in Egypt ordered the suspension of Uber (US-based) and Careem (Dubai-based) services, immediately leading to a win…
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Chef Manal Al Alem becomes the latest investor in Yumamia
Famous TV celebrity Chef Manal Al Alem has become the latest investor in the Cairo-based food tech startup Yumamia. The…
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Samsung acquires ‘Kngine’ Cairo-Based AI Startup
Samsung Research America recently announced its acquisition of Kngine — an artificial intelligence startup from Egypt. The startup, which was…
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Egyptians donate 24.6 million through mobile in 2017
Mobile users sent around 4.9 million donation text messages to charity, generating EGP 24,625,700 million for 52 local organizations in…
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Gemalto high speed passport readers come into operation at Cairo International Airport
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is supplying Cairo International, the second busiest airport in Africa, with automated document…
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Top 12 blockchain startup ICOs in Feb 2018
Which startups raising funds through ICOs are most likely to succeed? Using Aingel’s AI based Deal Flow Analyzer, we generate…
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Vivaldi introduces vertical reader mode, a first for browsers
Vivaldi has launched version 1.14, celebrating its third anniversary since the browser’s first public technical preview. With this update, Vivaldi…
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Instagram Allows Users to Add GIFs, Any Size Photo to Stories
Instagram has release new updates to enrich Stories. Now, you can add vibrant, animated GIF stickers to any photo or…
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7 Reasons Not To Miss TechWadi.org Annual Forum 2018
TechWadi Annual Forum, taking place on 27 Jan in Plug and Play Tech Center, Sunnyvale, California has been a frequent…
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Careem, Uber, Easy Taxi to Legally Hit Jordan Roads
Jordan gave ride-hailing apps the green light to operate in the country after fulfilling some transport and safety regulations, the…
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Instagram Launches the Ability to Follow Hashtags
Instagram has launched a new feature that enables users to follow hashtags, which allows them to discover more posts from…
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Egypt’s Mazady Wins Africa’s mCommerce Award 2017
Ten African ventures were awarded for excellence in mobile and tech at the annual AppsAfrica Innovation Awards 2017 held in…
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Bahrain’s Jehan Abdulkarim Among Holmes Innovator 25 EMEA
Bahraini national and accenture’s marketing and communications director Jehan Abdulkarim has become the first Gulf national marketer to be named…
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WUZZUF crowns winners of Egypt’s first programming competition
15 winners were crowned at Egypt’s first programming competition “A2OJ’s Code Battle”, organized by WUZZUF.com on Saturday, Oct 28 at the…
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Google unveils Pixel 2, Home Mini, Max, PixelBook, more
Google has announced a new set of products today at a special event in San Francisco. Including the new Pixel 2,…
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3 Ways Telecom Companies Can Outlive the Digital Revolution
The telecom industry is approaching a tipping point. Average revenue is falling and many telecom providers are experiencing significant reductions…
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10 Promising Jordanian Tech Startups
MENA has over the years cemented its importance as a global tech hub. Of the massive Arab-speakers population of 350…
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7 Effective Ways to Promote your Mobile App for Free
One of the biggest challenges faced by tech startups is mobile app discovery. With around 270 billion apps projected to…
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SHAREit allows users to transfer files without any mobile data
No more cables or internet needed to transfer. Easily sharing between various devices. SHAREit is a cross platform sharing tool…
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Watch: Apple launches ‘Why Switch Campaign’
Apple has launched a new campaign called “Switch” to showcase the differences between iPhone and other phones in the market.…
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Tecno Mobile Crowns the Camon CX Craze in Egypt
The last day of May will crown the Camon CX craze in Egypt. What began as a social media activation…
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Will AR bring beloved characters to life?
Last summer, the release of Pokémon GO in the app store announced the arrival of mainstream augmented reality (or AR)…
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Anghami grows its Audio Ad business in the region three-fold in one year
Dubai – Anghami, the leading music streaming company in the MENA region, revealed today that it has recorded an amazing…
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Vodafone Egypt Makes Life Easier for the Blind with Innovative App
Designed for the blind and the visually impaired, the E3rafli app is an innovative program from the bounds of Vodafone…
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Internations: 6 Tips for Managing a Global Social Media Audience
Managing social media accounts can be a challenge, especially when you are addressing a large, international audience. From knowing what…
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Bey2ollak Launches ‘Stories’ Copying Snapchat
Egypt’s number one traffic service Bey2ollak has added “Stories” to its mobile app following Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook.…
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WUZZUF organizes the second mobile developer career fair in Egypt
The second round of Mobile Developer Career Fair “Egypt’s only mobile developers career fair” will take place on the 18th of…
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Instagram now lets you upload multiple photos, videos in one post
Instagram has released a new update that lets you share up to 10 photos and videos in one post. With…
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Facebook launches Bots for Messenger Challenge in MENA, Africa
Facebook has announced its Bots for Messenger Challenge, a contest to recognize and reward developers who create an innovative new bot…
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TIEC, Microsoft Present ‘Accelerate Your Business’ Competition
A chance to win 90,000 EGP and receive Acceleration Program/ Consultation Services in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Finance and Technical from The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
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Elves app heeds millions of online help requests using artificial intelligence
Many find it difficult to make errands in Egypt, especially in the deafening, crowded city of Cairo. But for the founder…
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Karim Elsahy
Karim Elsahy is a winning angel investor & serial entrepreneur with a current emphasis on ai, bots, and conversational commerce. He…
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Breaking News website, app are shutting down
Breaking News website and mobile app will stop providing updates and alerts on Dec. 31. The parent company, NBC News, has…
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A Look Back at UBER Egypt in 2016: Top Driver, Riders and More Data
Cairo remains UBER’s fastest growing city across EMEA region, the company reached over 40,000 drivers a month, from 2000 at the…
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Radio Garden Live Map of The Globe’s Radio Stations
Radio.garden is a free radio aggregator service, that allows users to live streaming radio stations across the globe using map.…
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Facebook Messenger builds a new in-app camera for Snapchat-style selfies
Facebook Messenger rolled out a new in-app camera that includes features like facial masks, photo filters and stickers. See Also: ?…
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Instagram now lets you save posts to revisit later
Facebook’s Instagram has released a new feature which enables users to save posts for later, right from the feed. The…
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Tether adds ‘Gracenote’ music recognition features to power better music discovery
itagit technologies has signed a multi-territory music licensing deal with Gracenote to power two new features in its TETHER music…
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TETHER, TVTAG mobile apps bring ‘never seen before’ user experience to mobile media
Cairo, Dubai – Out of the turmoil and challenging times that Egypt went through post its revolution in 2011 and…
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WhatsApp to end support for millions of phones in 2017
World’s most popular messaging app, WhatsApp has some tough decisions and it’s really bad news for many people. The Facebook-owned company,…
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Careem Officially Integrates Water-Travel Option to its Application
Cairo, November 24th, 2016 — Careem has announced a new collaboration with the “WATER TAXI” service today, offering a new…
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eldolar.live One Place for Dollar Exchange Rate in All Egyptian Banks
Since floating the pound, Egyptians are more eager to know the dollar exchange rates everyday. But it’s really annoying to…
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WhatsApp adds secure video calling amid privacy concerns
One of the world’s most popular means of communication, WhatsApp, is adding fully encrypted video calling to its messaging app…
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Apply for UAE visa using DVPC app
DVPC (Dubai Visa Processing Centre) has launched a mobile app, which allows applicants from any location in the world to…
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Using technology to give people access to mental health professionals
Although Egypt’s mental health policy was formulated back in 1978, the Egyptian government only spends 2% of its already meager…
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