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ICT Sector

NTRA orders telecom companies to compensate users affected by Ramses Central Fire

Telecommunications and internet access have largely returned to normal after last week’s fire at the Ramses Central Exchange caused major service disruptions.

Central Bank of Egypt issues new licensing rules for payment service providers

The updated framework is designed to align with the evolving dynamics of electronic payments and is grounded in the provisions of Law No. 194 of 2020 concerning the Central Bank and the banking sector

Egypt leads North Africa’s smartphone market with 34% shipment growth in Q1 2025

Egypt emerged as the standout market in North Africa during the first quarter of 2025, recording a 34% year-on-year increase

Freezones open doors to service export startups, backed by new legislative push | GAFI head

To support startup success, GAFI CEO Hossam Heiban explained that “the zones will house supporting institutions for startups in consulting, marketing, and legal service.”

Egypt Allocates EGP 13B to ICT Sector in FY2025/2026 development plan

The announcement was made during her presentation of the sector’s development targets as part of discussions in the House of Representatives on the key features of the Economic and Social Development Plan for FY2025/2026—the first year of Egypt’s new medium-term development strategy (2025/2026–2028/2029).