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State news agency MENA and security sources have announced the reason for the 21 blocked websites, stating the websites were being used to support terrorism. Websites such as Qatar based Al Jazzera and Mada Masr have been blocked by security forces. Egyptian security forces state they have blocked these...

PayFort is a startup based in the United Arab Emirates that provides payment solutions to customers across the Middle East through FORT, its payments gateway. “Today as part of Souq Group Inc. we are pleased to officially announce that Payfort International Inc. and its subsidiaries will be acquired by...

Vodafone Egypt has appointed former communications minister Hany Mahmoud as the new chairman for its board of directors. Mahmoud replaces Ian Gray, who has successively led Vodafone Qatar and Vodafone Egypt. Throwback ➤ Vodafone promotes Ahmed Essam to head European markets Mahmoud, who was named as Egypt’s minister of communications...

Ericsson announced the appointment of Rafiah Ibrahim as President and Head of the newly created Market Area Middle East and Africa. The appointment follows a review of the Ericsson’s business strategy and changes to the Executive team. Ibrahim, who has led Region Middle East since July 1, 2014, stepped...

Amazon (AMZN) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire SOUQ.com, an e-commerce leader in the Middle East. Joining the Amazon family will enable SOUQ.com to continue growing while working with Amazon to bring even more products and offerings to customers worldwide. The acquisition of the mideast...

On March 23rd, 1900 a legendary Egyptian architect, artist and poet was born. Google Doodles celebrate the iconic Hassan Fathy’s 117 birthday. Hassan Fathy: Hassan Fathy, the Alexandrian born architect, he pioneered in sustainable architecture. In his lifetime he designed more than thirty projects including several villages for the...

Amazon.com Inc has agreed in principle to buy 100 percent of Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com from its shareholders, sources familiar with the deal said on Wednesday to Reuters. Souq.com currently controls around 78% of all e-commerce traffic in the MENA region and had been valued at US$1 billion in a...

Wael Fakharany has been always an icon in the tech industry in MENA Region. He also was very successful in building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers, winning high profile strategic deals. Also read ➤ Ramy Kato Follows Wael Fakharany to Manage Careem Operations Egypt With a user base of six...

Update 13-March: Careem brand credibility become on thin ice after firing Wael Fakharany! Wael Fakharany keep searching for new discomfort zones as he resigned last week from Careem just after 6 month from joining the leading app-based car service in the region. Today’s morning, Careem has announced the appointment of Ramy...

Sony Mobile Communications announced its partnership with Publicist Inc., which will be responsible for the company’s communications consultancy in the country. Publicist Inc. is now working closely with Sony Mobile to promote the company’s portfolio, including the new Xperia XZ premium that has received international recognition. Sony Mobile Communications...

The Nokia 3310, one of the world’s most famous phones, will be re-launched this month in a revamped version! Reports that a Finnish manufacturer will reissue ‘the world’s best-selling mobile phone’ have been met with joy and trepidation. Nokia could bring back one of its most beloved handsets over...

Lionel Messi has postponed his trip to Cairo as he was supposed to attend on Wednesday. The Argentine professional footballer has scheduled a lightning visit to Egypt to appear in a campaign combating Hepatitis C. The idea was not to return with the team after playing PSG in Paris and...

Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-fare carrier, has signed an agreement with Airbus for 120 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement at list price worth SAR 32 billion (USD 8.6 billion), which includes 80 firm orders with deliveries scheduled during 2018-2026 with another 40 purchase rights was announced today by Ayed...

Finland’s Nokia has sued Apple, accusing the iPhone maker of violating 32 technology patents. Nokia yesterday announced that it has filed several complaints against Apple in Germany and the United States, accusing the Cupertino company of infringing on Nokia patents. “The basic principle in the mobile industry is that...

Since his 1989 graduate from Ain Shams University engineering school, Wael El Fakharany worked in the technology sector in Egypt and across the Middle East and maintained a steady and upward mobility in his career path, earning the respect of his colleagues and superiors. Wael joined Google in 2008, served...