Advances in technology have revolutionized cancer research and treatment in ways once thought impossible. CRISPR, a gene-editing tool, allows scientists to precisely alter DNA, opening new avenues for cancer therapies. Artificial intelligence (AI) is used to analyze vast amounts of data, aiding in personalized treatment plans and improving cancer diagnosis. Read more…
At the annual GPCA Plastics Conference themed “Innovating for Sustainable Growth,” an initiative supporting start-ups in the circular economy, clean energy transition, and climate change mitigation was unveiled. Eugene Willemsen, CEO of Africa, Middle East, and South Asia at PepsiCo, highlighted the program’s potential to address the MENA region’s climate Read more…
Online | June 13, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. EET Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is becoming a critical tool for augmenting and automating tasks across various job roles. As GenAI tools become integral to workplace productivity, similar to email and word processors, organizations will expect workers to adeptly interact with these Read more…
The global smart manufacturing market is set to grow significantly, from $277.8 billion in 2022 to $658.4 billion by 2029, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). As AI is a key component of the fourth industrial revolution, helping manufacturing companies meet production demands by enhancing workforce productivity Read more…
The use of cards, particularly prepaid ones, is on the rise in Egypt, with over 30 million in circulation, thanks to incentives introduced by fintech companies and banks. However, adoption of corporate cards among businesses has been slow due to limited access and insufficient spending controls. Fintech firms like Swypex Read more…
Egyptian group-buying platform Waffarha has secured a significant seed funding round, allocating the funds to enhance its technology infrastructure, attract talent, and expand operations beyond Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2012 by Tarek Magdy and Noha Hamdy, Waffarha offers daily discounts of up to 90% through its website and mobile app. Read more…
Egyptian fintech startup MNZL has raised $3.5 million in seed funding from prominent investors like P1 Ventures, Ingressive Capital, and LocalGlobe. Their unique approach, leveraging tangible assets for secure lending, attracted support from key players in the industry. MNZL aims to revolutionize lending not only in Egypt but across Africa Read more…
DXwand, an AI-powered conversational technology company, has partnered with AstroLabs, a business expansion platform in Saudi Arabia, to launch its services. This strategic move comes after DXwand secured $4 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities and expand research and development efforts. AstroLabs, in collaboration with Read more…
The emergence of new battery technologies is reshaping the landscape of electric vehicles (EVs). Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, crucial for EVs, are undergoing significant innovation to improve performance and reduce costs. As EV demand grows, manufacturers are exploring alternatives to traditional Li-ion batteries. One avenue of research involves cathode materials. Innovations Read more…
Wave energy harnesses the power of waves in the ocean to generate electricity. Waves are created by wind blowing across the ocean’s surface, transferring energy from the sun. Various technologies, like oscillating water columns and oscillating bodies, capture this energy. Oscillating water columns use wave surges to push air through Read more…