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    Egypt Approves First-Ever Fintech Startup for SME Financing

    The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) of Egypt has announced the approval of two significant...

    Algerian Freelancers Flock to New Auto-Entrepreneur Card, But for a Different Reason

    The Algerian auto-entrepreneur card recognizes freelancers working in various domains, including consulting, digital services, personal coaching, and cultural activities. By obtaining this card, freelancers can operate within the official economy and gain access to numerous benefits.

    A National Startup Unit Now Up and Running in Egypt: Here’s What It Offers Startups

    Egypt has officially launched a startup new unit. The Entrepreneurship and Startup Companies Unit,...

    Shorooq Partners, Backers of Egypt’s Breadfast, Closes Second Credit Fund at $100 Million

    Shorooq Partners, a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) alternative investment firm, announced the...
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