Author: Ashraf Gaber

Cairo: TECHz – Ashraf Gaber, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief With the appointment of Dina Powell McCormick as President of Meta and Vice Chairman of its Board, the company enters a new phase headlined by accelerating the AI race through an unprecedented alliance between Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and global financial capitals. This is not merely an internal reshuffle, but a fundamental restructuring of who will lead the digital infrastructure that will power the next generation of products and services across Meta’s platforms. Dina Powell was born in Cairo before her family immigrated to the United States, where she grew up in…

Cairo: TECHz – Ashraf Gaber – Dr. Hatim Zaghloul stands today among a rare breed of scientists who didn’t just contribute to a single technology, but helped rebuild the very infrastructure of the digital world. The man who co-authored the scientific foundations of high-speed Wi-Fi and multiple cellular technologies is now operating far beyond the realm of mere “invention.” He is moving toward constructing entire digital ecosystems where telecommunications intersect with blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 6G, all within a singular, future-proof vision. From Laboratory Equations to Engineering Digital Life Zaghloul’s scientific background was forged at the crossroads of…

By: Ashraf Gaber* In a moment of profound significance, and just before we turn the page on a year that was heavy on the shoulders of the Egyptian citizen, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly released an unconventional article titled “Debt: Between the Peak Moment and the Correction Path.” It was not a recitation of achievements, as is customary in year-end speeches; rather, it was a direct engagement with the “elephant in the room” that keeps everyone awake: debt, high prices, and living pressures. I read the Prime Minister’s article (which we published in English a short while ago) with the eye…

By Dr. Mostafa Madbouly Prime Minister of Egypt We are fully aware that the issue of public debt and debt service in Egypt is no longer merely a set of figures circulated in economic reports. It has become a legitimate question for citizens regarding our sustainability and the limits of endurance amidst increasing living pressures. This anxiety grows whenever the cost of living rises or margins for public spending tighten, making the scene appear reduced to a direct equation between high debt and tangible daily pressures. However, the government’s responsibility requires addressing this question with transparency and depth. Economies are…

Cairo: Special Coverage – Egyptian-origin billionaire Dr. Aly El Dakroury captured the spotlight at the Neo Gen 2025 conference, held yesterday Monday at the St. Regis Hotel in the New Administrative Capital under the sponsorship of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, CanCham. He presented an ambitious investment vision that integrates real estate technology, artificial intelligence, and smart cities as strategic tools to reshape the contours of Egypt’s and the region’s economy. El Dakroury’s participation was far more than a ceremonial appearance, it represented a clear strategic positioning by the founder of CTrust Global, the Canadian investment group with operations in…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk – The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has taken a significant step toward integrating advanced computing into its space missions, welcoming a high-level delegation from the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) to discuss next-generation space cooperation. Dr. Eng. Maged Ismail, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency, received the BIT delegation at the agency’s headquarters. The meeting focused on expanding the strategic partnership between Egypt and China, moving beyond satellite assembly into the realm of advanced space technology and onboard data processing. Key discussions centered on deploying artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time image analysis. Both parties explored methodologies to…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Egypt is accelerating its leadership in artificial intelligence across the African continent and beyond, backed by a national roadmap for AI-driven transformation. Ranked among the top 10 countries globally in AI and Machine Learning – and the only African nation in that tier, according to the 2024 GBS World Competitiveness Index – Egypt is embedding AI across vital sectors under its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025 – 2030). This momentum now converges on a focused global ecosystem platform with the launch of Ai Everything Middle East & Africa, set to take place from 10 -…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk On December 15, Egypt’s New Administrative Capital will host the Neo Gen Conference on Real Estate Technology, Sustainable Smart Cities, and Digital Twin, with the participation of leading pioneers of the digital future from Egypt, the Arab region, and the world. The event is organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. This year’s conference will feature strong participation from MBG Real Estate Development as the main sponsor, reaffirming its pioneering role in supporting real estate technology and innovation in the construction sector. Dr. Amr El-Adl, Vice Chairman of the Board and Managing Director,…

Cairo: TECHz – Editor URD Real Estate Development celebrated the launch of its latest coastal project, Ladera Red Sea, spanning 114 acres in Ras Sudr, with direct waterfront views overlooking the Red Sea. The project features a distinctive architectural design that positions it as one of Egypt’s most prominent new coastal destinations. Mohamed Hafez Al-Zaabalawy, Chairman of URD Real Estate Development, stated that the launch of Ladera Red Sea comes at a time when the Red Sea coast is experiencing robust urban and tourism development, making it one of the most attractive destinations for clients over the past two years.…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk The Arab Federation for Electronic Media, chaired by Faisal Khalifa Al-Sawagh, signed a strategic partnership with “Egypt for Electronic Content” to accelerate digital transformation and enhance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Arab media. The cooperation focuses on transferring and localizing Egyptian expertise in managing intelligent journalistic content, adopting automated newsrooms, virtual correspondents, and automating digital campaigns, with an emphasis on AI ethics and safety. This agreement was announced during the Arab Federation delegation’s visit, led by Faisal Khalifa Al-Sawagh, to the Cairo ICT 2025 Exhibition and Conference in Cairo. Faisal Al-Sawagh explained that…