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Cisco, Mannai Target Qatar’s Sovereign AI Market as $20bn Investment Push Accelerates

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The US technology group is positioning itself for demand from security-sensitive industries as Qatar expands AI infrastructure investment and...

Oman’s $4bn AI Data Center Push Puts Salalah’s Power and Connectivity to the Test

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Two proposed developments could transform the southern port city into a regional computing hub, but financing, electricity supply and...

Alpha Dhabi Commits $1bn to AI Fund After EarlierStake Reaches $3.9bn

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Abu Dhabi-listed group doubles down on global technology investments after its previous Alpha Wave fund records AED 3.4bn in...

Egypt Stocks Slide as Banque du Caire IPO Draws 27-Fold Demand

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CAIRO, October 29 — Egyptian stocks surrendered nearly half Tuesday's rebound as the benchmark EGX30 fell 1.64% to 49,281.24...

Israeli Ad Tech Firm Linked to Suspected Starlink Surveillance in 100+Countries

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Researchers flag extensive advertising activity targeting satellite internet users, as separate investigations uncover spyware attacks and exposure of sensitive...

Egypt Eyes Industrial Expansion Across Africa as Regional Trade Hits $214bn

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New industrial strategy targets seven priority industries, with pharmaceuticals and agribusiness central to regional investment plans.Egypt is considering new...

Shell Eyes $100mn Egypt Gas Exploration as Import Bill Pressures Economy

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The planned 2027 offshore investment comes as Egypt seeks to reverse declining gas production and reduce its multibillion-dollar import...

Suez Canal Authority, DEME Explore Dredger Construction and Repair Partnership

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Talks focus on dredger hull manufacturing, vessel maintenance and technology cooperation as Egypt expands its maritime industries. ISMAILIA, The Suez Canal...

Egypt’s Gold Rises as Weaker Pound Offsets Global Sell-Off

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21-karat gold climbs 2.2% in less than two weeks despite falling international bullion prices, exposing the growing influence of...
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Egypt Stocks Rebound 3.5% as $619mn Debt Selling Tests Recovery

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CAIRO, Egypt's benchmark EGX30 surged 3.49% to 50,104.83 points on Tuesday, October 27, as a broad equity rally restored EGP155bn in market value and...

Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Staff as $175bn AI Spending Tests Profit Margins

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Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees, more than a quarter of its global workforce, as the technology giant seeks to contain...

Egypt’s Forbes Sustainability Entries Rise to 14 as Green Investment Expands

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Egypt ties Qatar in the 2026 ranking, while $566mn in new solar financing highlights the opportunities and execution risks facing its green economy. CAIRO, October...

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