Posts Tagged ‘egypt’
Egypt embraces the benefits of renewable energy
According to the recent IRENA Renewable Energy Outlook report, Egypt is the most populous country in North African and the Arab region and home to one of the fastest-growing populations globally. This had led to an increase in energy demand, putting a strain on the country’s domestic energy resources, even amid substantial recent offshore natural…
Read MoreEgypt’s promise as a fintech hub in the MENA region
With an increasing local prominence, Egypt’s fintech services market is making its presence felt in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. This is underpinned by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) which is set to launch a USD 100 million fintech fund early in 2020. Currently, the CBE is facilitating the creation…
Read MoreThe untapped potential of Egypt’s emerging eCommerce market
Egypt is the third most populated country in Africa with 99.3 million inhabitants. The country is home to the highest number of Internet users in the Arab world, with over half the population online, accounting for 49.2 million users(1). In fact, Hootesuite’s Digital in 2018 report showed year on year growth in the country’s internet users from…
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