Startupia

10/11/2023

Weekly News Roundup 🎙
Don't miss our top weekly news stories:

1. Egyptian PM announces plans to engage the private sector in managing and operating the country's airports.
2. Egypt's Ministry of Electricity Implements One-Hour Daily Power Cuts as Gas Supplies Improve from Leviathan Field, Addressing Load-Shedding Amidst Rising Temperatures and Ensuring Essential Service Exemptions.
3. ChatGPT is now officially accessible in Egypt.This official availability eliminates the need for prior access restrictions in the country.
4. The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity plans to issue USD 700 million in green bonds in 2023 to finance environmentally friendly projects. The International Finance Corporation will advise and potentially underwrite the issuance, with OECD support, aligning with the government's goal to increase green project investments by 50% by 2025.
5. The Ministry of Petroleum announced that fuel prices will increase with 80-octane gasoline rising to EGP 10 per liter, 92-octane to EGP 11.50, and 95-octane to EGP 12.50; diesel prices remain unchanged at EGP 8.25.
6. Egypt unveils plans for a vast 2,250km high-speed rail network connecting over 80 cities at speeds of up to 250kph, with routes spanning from Ain Sokhna to Marsa Matrouh and 6th of October City to Abu Simbel. The initiative aims to significantly reduce travel times, boost connectivity with neighboring nations, and support trade and tourism, while generating jobs and promoting sustainable development.
7. Ismailia is set to host Egypt's inaugural green food centers, strategically positioned near ports and agricultural zones. In collaboration with the French Development Agency and the private sector, these centers aim to optimize the value chain, minimize food losses, and foster year-round availability, competition, and transparency in trading.
8. EGX plans to launch a real estate exchange system within four months, focusing initially on non-residential vacant registered properties. The move aligns with Egypt's efforts to organize the real estate sector, complemented by a national electronic database approved by the Cabinet in August 2023.
9. Abu Dhabi Ports Group is finalizing a 30-year agreement with the Egyptian government to manage Safaga Port, part of a broader partnership with the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The multi-purpose terminal at Safaga will be the first internationally operated port in Upper Egypt, set to begin operations in Q2 2025.
10. Saudi Arabia extends its 'Investor Visitor' e-visa globally, allowing individuals from all countries to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom. The digital platform facilitates visa applications without embassy visits, with recent expansions including holders of tourist or business visas from various countries and residents in GCC nations.

09/11/2023

In recent times, local brands in Egypt have been gaining momentum and are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for consumers. This shift in consumer behavior presents a promising opportunity for local brands to expand their presence and achieve remarkable growth.

Here are five essential strategies to help local brands thrive in this evolving landscape.

02/11/2023

Weekly News Roundup 🎙
Don't miss our top weekly news stories:

- Egyptian startups are shining at the 'Web Summit' in Portugal, featuring 33 emerging companies under the official Egyptian pavilion. This participation, supported by the Ministry of Communications and ITIDA, Egypt showcases startups' innovative solutions, promoting its entrepreneurial spirit and technological advancements globally.

-Recent restrictions on debit and credit card use by local banks in Egypt, imposed by the Central Bank, are causing challenges for the country's startup ecosystem. The limitations on transactions outside Egypt and foreign software subscriptions are particularly impacting smaller startups, many of which rely on debit cards due to their wider availability. Startup founders are exploring alternative solutions, to cope with the limitations.

- Google and STV form a groundbreaking partnership to accelerate AI, Cloud, and Digital Growth in the Saudi and MENA tech ecosystem. The initiative includes startup training in Google Ads and Cloud products and the launch of an AI-focused accelerator across the Middle East and North Africa.

- In a remarkable October, Egypt's stock exchange achieved 6 historic milestones, including record-breaking gains in major indices, a near-trillion EGP trading value, and the highest-ever market capitalization, defying geopolitical challenges and currency issues. Egypt's stock market continues to soar, demonstrating its resilience and strength

- The official representative of the ministers council has announced that the daily power outage has been extended to 2 hours, affecting all areas except hospitals, which will continue to have uninterrupted power supply. The extended outages will occur from noon to 3 am.

-(SCZONE) reports signing 60 projects worth $3.57 billion in industrial zones and ports for the 2022/2023 fiscal year, aligning with its mission to strengthen local industries and exports. The projects include 53 in industrial zones and seven in ports. Additionally, SCZONE approved 55 new industrial projects, registered 68 companies, granted construction licenses to 50 firms, and signed 11 framework agreements for annual green fuel production.

- The National Wages Council, led by Dr. Hala El Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has approved an increase in the minimum wage for private sector employees. Starting in January 2024, the minimum wage will rise from 3,000 to 3,500 Egyptian pounds. Additionally, the minimum annual bonus will increase to 200 Egyptian pounds, providing fair compensation and improving financial well-being for private sector workers.

- NEOM, Saudi Arabia, launches NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) to support its visionary objectives. NIF will invest in 14 key sectors, including technology, energy, tourism, and water. NEOM is also expanding by launching subsidiary companies to achieve its mission.

05/10/2023

Glad to work with Carerha as official PR partner ☀️

We are thrilled to announce that Startupia is our PR Partner at CARERHA SUMMIT 2023 | RELAUNCH HER EDITION 🌟
📍Location: Park 15 Al-Rehab
Register Now: https://bit.ly/45WK4E7

27/03/2023

As partners, we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the incredible organization of the most important three summits in Egypt connecting entrepreneurs.

Being a vital part of these summits was a thrill, we had the chance to meet many talents and professionals from around the world, witness engaging panel discussions and informative workshops about innovation and technology, and network with greater minds.

19/03/2023

We are so proud to say that we were the communications partner for RiseUp summit 23.

Through out the summit’s 3 days we were able to secure the attendance of top local /regional media and tv outlets and handle all on ground interviews for the summit’s prestigious speakers.

08/03/2023

We are excited to announce that we are the communications partner for RiseUp summit 2023 the biggest entrepreneurial event in Egypt and the MENA Region. This year the event will take place at the grand egyptian museum.

RISEUP X STARTUPIA— We’re incredibly honored to introduce our communication partner for , Startupia!

In the spirit of growth, prosperity and unity that RiseUp Summit brings, we believe it is beyond fitting to be partnering with one of the fastest-rising and effective media relations entities in the region such as StartUpia.

We rest assured that together we can transpire the RiseUp message of hope and far beyond this summit’s borders.

To a fruitful partnership ✨

📅16.17.18 March ✨

20/02/2023

We are happy to announce that Startupia Communications is the Strategic PR Partner for Techne Summit Cairo... Looking Forward for a successful event that will enhance the entrepreneurial Eco-system

للعربي⬇️
We are delighted to announce that Startupia is our PR Strategic partner for Techne Summit Cairo 2023!
سعداء باعلان أن Startupia Communications Scene هما شريكنا الاستراتيجي للعلاقات العامة لمؤتمر قمة تيكني بالقاهرة 2023!
Startupia is the 1st PR agency in Egypt that provides its services to the startups ecosystem. Startupia aims to offer the markets most innovative and top-tier public relations and communication services, to take the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem to the next level.
Startupia have a team that has more than 55 years’ experience in the PR and public Affairs Field who will let startups have the right exposure inside and outside the Ecosystem to
Grow their business. It also have a huge network to make sure startups are present on
Big events engage with business leaders and gain international recognition.

19/02/2023

It was our honor to be the PR Partner for the fourth Edition of the Startups Without Borders Summit, which came this year under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development with 3,000 attendees from 19 different countries.
For 2 days, high-profile speakers, experts, and investors in the entrepreneurial and corporate ecosystems came to support and encourage entrepreneurs to grow.
The summit hosted 460 meetings between investors and startups, and offered two remarkable opportunities for startups to pitch in two competitions with 3 Egyptian startups winning in the competitions. وزارة التخطيط والتنمية الاقتصادية

10/02/2023

We are so excited to announce that we are Startups Without Borders PR Partner.

Ready.. for tomorrow’s panels and workshops?

See you there …

04/02/2023

سعداء بالشراكة كشركة متخصصة في العلاقات العامة والاتصالات التسويقية مع قمة تكني للتكنولوچيا وريادة الأعمال؛ والتي تأتي دعماً لمجتمع ريادة الأعمال في محافظات مصر المختلفة، في إطار جهودنا المشتركة لنشر ثقافة ريادة الأعمال والتكنولوچيا لدى الشباب في المجتمعات المحلية .

#تكني
#ستارتوبيا

بنشكر كل شركائنا فى جولات تيكني، معاكم قدرنا نوصل لعقول مُبتكٍرة و رواد أعمال اكتر؛ متحدين فى رحلة مثمرة هدفها الابداع، التنمية و التطور.
‎اللى هما:
Strategiec Partner:
▪️MSMEDA مشاريع مصر جهاز تنمية المشروعات - Msme

Gold Sponsors:
▪️ ALX Arabia
▪️ EdVentures
▪️ EiTESAL NGO

Innovation Hub Partner:
▪️ Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC)
▪️ Creativa Innovation Hubs

PR Partner:
▪️Startupia