Tech news Facebook denies ‘listening’ to conversations Yomna Yasser Oct 29, 2017 0 A Facebook executive has denied the social network uses a device's microphone to listen to what users are saying…
International News FBI arrests Volkswagen exec on fraud charges: NYT Noha Gad Jan 9, 2017 0 The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) executive on charges of conspiracy to…
Tech news Twitter’s Chief Technology Officer to step down Ghada Ismail Dec 21, 2016 0 Twitter Inc's Chief Technology Officer Adam Messinger said in a tweet on Tuesday he would be leaving the company,…
Tech news Uber hires senior Target executive to lead global operations Ghada Ismail Aug 31, 2016 0 Uber Technologies Inc has plucked a top executive from U.S. retailer Target to help lead the growing ride-services…
Tech news Alphabet executive resigns from Uber board amid growing competition Ghada Ismail Aug 30, 2016 0 Alphabet executive David Drummond, who has been a director on the Uber Technologies Inc board for close to three…
Banks Banque du Caire to fund Suez Canal Development Projects Noha Gad Aug 28, 2016 0 Banque du Caire is studying the projects that are planned to be established at the Suez Canal Area Development…
Real Estate Egypt’s M2 Developments to start M2 Gardens phase I in Q3 aya salah Jul 18, 2016 0 Egypt-based property developer M2 Developments, previously known as Misr Al Mahrousa, will start implementing M2…
Industry & Trade Takata boss says he’ll step down once ‘new regime’ is in place Noha Gad Jun 28, 2016 0 Takata Corp's chief executive said he will resign after a "new management regime" is found, finally bowing to calls…
Industry & Trade ABB poaches Siemens exec in shake-up at robotics division Noha Gad Jun 13, 2016 0 ABB Ltd poached a Siemens executive as it shakes up its robotics division, where profit margins have shrunk for…
Industry & Trade Suzuki executive vice president to resign over false tests Noha Gad Jun 8, 2016 0 Suzuki Motor Corp's executive vice president Osamu Honda is set to resign to take responsibility for the Japanese…
Industry & Trade Suzuki executive vice president to resign over false tests Noha Gad Jun 8, 2016 0 Suzuki Motor Corp's executive vice president Osamu Honda is set to resign to take responsibility for the Japanese…
Tech news CEO of Alphabet Inc’s Nest unit resigns Ghada Ismail Jun 4, 2016 0 Tony Fadell, a well-known Silicon Valley executive who was once expected to play a central role in Alphabet Inc's…
Real Estate Egypt’s property giant Palm Hills to deliver 1,800 housing units in 2016 aya salah May 18, 2016 0 Egypt's second-largest listed property developer, Palm Hills, is set to deliver 1,800 housing units during 2016 in…
Industry & Trade Tesla taps Audi executive as vice president of vehicle production Noha Gad May 14, 2016 0 Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) said on Friday it hired Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) executive Peter Hochholdinger as its vice…
Tech news Being a single mom, Facebook’s Sandberg ‘leans in’ for Mother’s… Ghada Ismail May 9, 2016 0 Facebook Inc's No. 2 executive, Sheryl Sandberg, paid a Mother's Day tribute to single moms, acknowledging she…
Banks NBE, AlexBank to secure $33.7mn credit facility for Alexandria Business Association aya salah May 7, 2016 0 Non-profit Alexandria Business Association (ABA) is set to receive credit facilities of 300 million Egyptian pounds…
Banks Alexandria Business Association to get $33.7mn facilities from two banks next month aya salah May 7, 2016 0 Alexandria Business Association (ABA) is set to get credit facilities of 300 million Egyptian pounds from ($33.7…
International News Air France-KLM to appoint Jean-Marc Janaillac a new CEO Ghada Ismail May 1, 2016 0 Air France-KLM's board is to appoint Jean-Marc Janaillac as the Franco-Dutch airline group's next chief executive…
Banks Rise in euro not an obstacle to ECB policy, Coeure says Noha Gad Apr 27, 2016 0 A recent rise of the euro EUR= doesn't stand in the way of the European Central Bank's monetary policy, ECB…
Egypt News Kuwaiti Kharafi Group affiliate plans road projects in Upper Egypt aya salah Apr 12, 2016 0 EMAC Contracting, affiliated to Kuwait’s Al Kharafi & Sons Group, is competing to execute roads in Upper Egypt…
Banks ECB’s policy must be ‘proportionate’ and respect rules: Mersch Noha Gad Apr 9, 2016 0 The European Central Bank's policy must be commensurate to economic conditions and respect the bank's legal…
Tech news 3D Systems announces former HP exec a CEO Ghada Ismail Apr 4, 2016 0 3D printer maker 3D Systems Corp said it appointed former HP Inc executive Vyomesh Joshi as its president and chief…
Tech news Facebook executive released from jail in Brazil Noha Gad Mar 3, 2016 0 A senior Facebook Inc executive was released after nearly 24 hours in a Brazilian jail due to a disputed court…
EGX Dairy maker Domty seeks to raise $140mn by floating shares in Cairo bourse aya salah Mar 2, 2016 0 Egypt's dairy producer Domty have commenced steps of floating its shares on Cairo bourse with the aim of collecting…
Industry & Trade Egypt’s PM, Schneider Electric CEO discuss cooperation aya salah Feb 22, 2016 0 Prime Minister Sherif Ismail met last Saturday with Schneider Electric's Chief Executive Officer in Egypt and…
Industry & Trade Adidas Chief says 2016 to be record year aya salah Dec 10, 2015 0 Adidas AG's chief executive said he expects 2016 to be a "record year," in which the Adidas brand's sales in North…
International News Google Executive killed in Everest after Nepal’s Quake Noha Gad Apr 26, 2015 0 Dan Fredinburg, a Google Inc executive based in California, was among those killed on Saturday in an avalanche on…
Internet News Twitter Hires Google Executive As Head Of Retail: Report Amwal Al Ghad English Oct 17, 2013 0 Twitter Inc has hired an advertising executive from Google Inc to head its retail division, as the online messaging…
Tech news Huawei Targets Enhancing Wireless Broadband across MENA by Flexing LTE Assets Administrator Apr 29, 2012 0 Huawei -a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider- will be looking to maintain…
Tech news Obama Declares New Technologies for Human Rights Abuses Administrator Apr 23, 2012 0 President Barack Obama will issue an order on Monday to allow imposition of sanctions on foreign nationals who use…
Tech news Google’s Executives and Director Cameron Venture in Space Administrator Apr 21, 2012 0 Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt and billionaire Co-founder Larry Page have teamed up with "Avatar" director…
Internet News Yahoo Hires PayPal’s Former Executive Administrator Apr 17, 2012 0 Yahoo! Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson, trying to lead a turnaround at the largest U.S. Web portal,…
International News New York Car Show Raises Consumers’ Spirits Administrator Apr 10, 2012 0 US consumers' optimism and their revived appetite for new cars were on display at the New York Auto Show. Coming…
Tech news Sony Cuts 10,000 Jobs Administrator Apr 9, 2012 0 Japan's Sony Corp is cutting 10,000 jobs, about 6 % of its global workforce, the Nikkei newspaper reported on…
Tech news Revamping Plan Leads RIM’s Executives to Quit Administrator Apr 7, 2012 0 Research In Motion “RIM” said two executives, including Senior Vice-President Alan Brenner, are departing as the…
International News Greg Smith Seeks a “Book Deal” Administrator Mar 25, 2012 0 Greg Smith, the former Goldman Sachs Executive who resigned this month and condemned the investment bank in a…