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Egypt just became the first Middle Eastern country to integrate surgical robots into its public healthcare system, starting with Cairo's Nasser Institute Hospital. Patients who once couldn't afford advanced surgery now have access to the same precision technology used in the world's top medical centers.
Egypt is turning young coders into tourism innovators through nationwide hackathons that create apps for ancient sites. From Cairo to remote deserts, these tech competitions are building smart visitor tools while protecting 5,000-year-old treasures.
Two Egyptian startups just earned their tickets to America's biggest investment summit after impressing judges at a U.S. Embassy competition in Cairo. Untap and Tijara Hub beat out 14 other tech entrepreneurs for the chance to pitch their innovations on the global stage in Maryland this May.
Cairo University is strengthening ties across Africa with 40 new graduate scholarships and programs designed specifically for students from the continent. The initiative includes French-language medical training and plans for an African Alumni Association launching this May.
Egypt welcomes 60+ countries for a groundbreaking AI summit focused on solving real healthcare challenges. The two-day event showcases how artificial intelligence is making medical care faster, smarter, and more accessible across Africa and the Middle East.
Egypt welcomes the first Ai Everything Middle East and Africa summit this February, where creators and policymakers are exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming art, music, architecture, and design. The two-day event tackles both the promise and challenges of AI as a creative partner.
A small innovation team in Cairo has exploded into a 600-person powerhouse, with an $80 million investment planned over the next three years. Egypt's tech talent is now solving complex global challenges while building a culture of giving back.
Egypt's biggest book fair welcomed a quarter million people on its first day, with families exploring everything from storytelling workshops to traditional games. The 57th Cairo International Book Fair is proving that the love of reading brings communities together.
Egypt is bringing together AI leaders from 60+ countries to turn artificial intelligence from concept into real-world solutions. The two-day summit focuses on practical applications that could transform healthcare, government services, and economic opportunity across the region.
Cairo welcomes 60+ countries for a two-day AI summit that positions Egypt as Africa's tech leader. The event connects global investors with regional innovators to build Africa's digital future.
When their flight was delayed for five hours in Cairo, Chinese travelers turned waiting time into wellness time by teaching fellow passengers an ancient stress-relief practice. The impromptu qigong lesson drew participants from around the world and sparked one million likes online.
World No. 2 para badminton player Eniola Bolaji dominated the 2026 Egypt International Championship, defeating Turkey's world No. 7 in the final without dropping a single set. The Nigerian Paralympic bronze medalist swept through five matches in Cairo, proving once again why she's Africa's top player.
Cairo is making one of the world's largest book fairs accessible to everyone by deploying 60 buses with tickets costing just 10 Egyptian pounds (about $0.25). The move ensures readers across the city can attend the 57th Cairo International Book Fair without transportation being a barrier.
Cairo is bringing its public bus system into the digital age with prepaid cards and mobile payments across 1,800 buses. The new fare system calculates exact costs based on stops traveled and even refunds the difference if you get off early.