Africa

Emirates ramps up Africa network with more flights to Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg

Emirates will increase frequency in Ethiopia, with a daily flight connecting Dubai and Addis Ababa from January 1, 2025

Etihad Airways to launch new flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein starting July 2025

The move will offer travelers direct access to the Al Sahel region, renowned for its vibrant and rapidly developing coastal resorts 

Orange Middle East and Africa, Mastercard collaborate to digitize payments for millions across Africa by 2025

Partnership to empower millions of Orange Money wallets with digital payments by 2025, boosting financial inclusion in seven countries

Modon Holding partners with LuLu to develop retail facilities in UAE, Egypt

The two entities will identify prime retail locations, implement smart innovations, enhance logistics, and improve customer experiences

Central Bank of Egypt holds key interest rates steady amid inflation control, mixed economic indicators

The committee noted that this decision reflects recent global and local developments

AWS and e& sign $1 billion agreement to enhance cloud solutions, support AI for digital transformation

The focus will be on cloud services like storage, computing, networking, cybersecurity, and AI/ML advancements

Saudi Arabia, Egypt ink maritime connectivity agreement to enhance passenger transport and expertise exchange

The collaboration areas include yacht and marine passenger transport, plus passenger ferries

Egypt’s inflation reaches 26.4 percent in September driven by fuel, electricity hikes

On a month-to-month basis, prices increased by 2.1 percent, consistent with the previous month's 2.1 percent rise

How Alef Education shapes the future of learning in MENA

EdTech company’s innovative products include Alef Platform, Arabits, and Alef AI Tutor

Egypt’s external debt falls by $15 billion in six-month period, says PM Madbouly

Egypt's external debt stood at $168 billion in December 2023 and fell to $152.8 billion by last June

Emirates makes touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria

The daily service is strategically scheduled to optimize connections to key locations, enhancing business and leisure travel to and from Nigeria