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Transport startup Schoolz has closed a six-figure USD pre-seed round from angel investors in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the company…
Jumia to hire 100+ workers for new Cairo tech hub
Jumia will hire more than 100 workers at its new Cairo tech hub as part of the Africa-focused e-commerce giant’s…
Following its IPO success, Taaleem is in market for an acquisition
Higher education outfit Taaleem could potentially acquire an unnamed local education provider, Managing Director Mohamed El Rashidi reportedly told Al…
SFE to launch education sub-fund
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will soon launch a new sub-fund to invest in the education industry, CEO Ayman…
A mixed bag in the foreign papers
Another mixed bag on Egypt in the international press today. Among the headlines of note: Water security: Egypt will soon…
Why aren’t private schools expanding outside of Cairo?
Few schools are really interested in going out into the governorates: Egypt’s demand for private K-12 education is soaring, with…
Could a Chinese crackdown on investment in education be good for Egypt?
Could a crackdown on foreign investment in China’s booming education market drive investors to education companies in Egypt? A “sweeping…
New ‘technical colleges’ are key to the government’s current education strategy. But what exactly are they and what are they doing?
New technical colleges are key to the government’s current education strategy. But can the private sector buy in? Launching new…
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