Telecom Egypt has announced a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Tamer El Mahdi as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. El Mahdi succeeds Mohamed Nasr, who has stepped down from both his executive role and his position on the Board of Directors. The Board has also approved the resignations of Mohamed…
Visa has unveiled a bold step in the evolution of global payments with the launch of a stablecoin prefunding pilot through its money movement platform, Visa Direct. The initiative seeks to modernize how businesses, banks, and remittance providers handle cross-border payouts, offering a faster, more flexible alternative to legacy prefunding models that tie up significant…
OpenAI is once again set to disrupt the digital landscape with the development of a groundbreaking short-form video app that reimagines the TikTok-style experience. Unlike traditional platforms that thrive on user-uploaded content, this new app will rely entirely on AI-generated videos powered by OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora 2. The concept introduces a feed of…
Hemingways Travel recently marked a historic milestone, celebrating 70 years of trusted service in the travel and hospitality industry. The anniversary was more than a nostalgic moment; it was a powerful statement of resilience, innovation, and forward-looking ambition. Over the past seven decades, Hemingways has been a trusted companion for countless Kenyan travelers, offering seamless…
The Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Sewit Adherom as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. She will succeed Reeta Roy, who has provided nearly two decades of impactful leadership, shaping the Foundation into one of the most influential philanthropic organizations in the world. This transition marks a new chapter in…
The Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) has announced a major leadership milestone with the appointment of Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42, as its new Chair of the Board. Alongside him, two distinguished leaders have been named Vice Chairs: Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES, and Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, CEO of NIGCOMSAT. This…
Mindware has announced its appointment as an official distributor for VMware, a Broadcom company, in Egypt. This milestone builds on Mindware’s recent appointment earlier this year as VMware’s distributor in Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan, further strengthening its regional footprint. With the inclusion of Egypt, Mindware consolidates its leadership as a key partner for VMware across…
Emtel has entered into a strategic partnership with NEC XON, one of Africa’s leading ICT systems integrators, to modernise and strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities. The collaboration comes at a critical time when the global cyber threat landscape continues to grow in sophistication, particularly in the telecoms sector where data integrity and service continuity are mission-critical….
