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Vodafone Egypt acquires 10% stake in Bee and Masary + setting the record straight on an Arco-Ashry Steel tieup
Vodafone Egypt makes first stake buys in Bee + Masary: Vodafone Egypt has acquired 10% stakes in e-payment platforms Bee…
CIB’s newest (and largest) shareholder isn’t looking to shake up management
CIB management gets vote of confidence from (new) largest shareholder: Alpha Oryx, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund…
Crypto-based carbon offsetting: Don’t believe the hype
Crypto carbon credits: What are they, and can they do any good? Eagle-eyed readers will remember that we yesterday noted…
TikTok in Russia becomes major platform for pro-war content + Can crypto be Sharia compliant?
TikTok in Russia has become a major platform for pro-war content: TikTok’s attempt to restrict Russian propaganda in response to…
Carbon-linked crypto tokens may do more harm than good + Jack Dorsey’s NFT of his first Tweet has lost almost all of its value
With no regulations in sight, carbon-linked crypto tokens may do more harm than good: Crypto enthusiasts have attempted to bring…
What’s Next in fintech, part II: Fundraising
What’s in store for fintech in Egypt Part 2 — a growth story: In part 1 of our virtual roundtable…
Planet Finance: Standard Chartered is pulling back from MEA, but still wants to enter Egypt
Standard Chartered plans major exit in MEA markets — but still wants to enter Egypt: Standard Chartered is completely shutting…
FAB drops its bid for EFG Hermes. Plus: Incolease, Mondi in transactions.
Emirati lender First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has dropped its bid for a majority stake in leading financial services corporation…
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