Egyptian banks launch Apple Pay tokenization
Several major Egyptian banks have activated card tokenization services through Apple Pay, following the Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) February 2023 approval of regulations for this technology. National Bank of…
Egypt urges Syrian-led political process following Assad’s overthrow
Egypt is calling for a comprehensive Syrian-led political process following the overthrow of President Bashar Al-Assad by opposition forces, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday. The ministry stressed…
Turathna Expo for handicrafts to open Dec. 12 with over 1,000 exhibitors
Basel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), emphasized the agency's commitment to establishing the Turathna Exhibition as a central hub for Egyptian handicrafts and…
CI Capital advises on United Bank’s EGP 4.57bn IPO on Egyptian Exchange
CI Capital has announced the successful execution of the EGP 4.57bn initial public offering (IPO) of United Bank, marking a significant milestone in the Egyptian financial market. This transaction, one…
Egypt’s Agriculture Minister launches roundtable on sector’s future
Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, convened the first roundtable on the future of Egyptian agriculture. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including MP Hesham El-Hossary, head…
Using ‘biological age’ to predict early colorectal cancer risk
New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that one’s biological age, which can be higher than his or her chronological…
AI predicts Earth’s peak warming
A new study reveals that limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is no longer achievable. Published in Geophysical Research Letters, the research predicts record-breaking heat and highlights the…
Astronomers Unlock New Technique to Spot Tiny Asteroids in the Main Belt
Scientists at MIT have achieved a groundbreaking discovery by developing a method to detect the smallest known asteroids in the main asteroid belt—a vast region between Mars and Jupiter teeming…
Biden’s Surprise Pardon for Hunter Raises Ethical Concerns and Questions of Integrity
In a surprising move just weeks before leaving office, outgoing US President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on two charges related…
Syrian Civil Society: A Lifeline amidst the Storm
The Syrian crisis continues to escalate, characterized by intensified military operations, a deteriorating humanitarian situation, and increased foreign interference. In the face of this complex reality, Syrian civil society has…
