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Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini, one of the country’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, has experienced a significant financial setback as the value of her holdings in Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (IDH) has dropped by over $19 million in recent months. This is attributed to a sustained decline in the company’s share price on the London Stock Exchange following its…

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Trevor Noah has become part of a growing wave of investors backing South African fintech companies, with his latest move into the payments sector through Stitch, a rapidly expanding provider that just raised $55 million in a Series B funding round. The funds will be used to enhance Stitch’s payment infrastructure, targeting enterprise merchants across…

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After a week-long rally, which saw JasmyCoin [JASMY] jump 23.76%, the altcoin has turned bearish. In fact, it claimed the second spot among top market losers, sliding more than 7% in just one day. It remains unclear what influenced the price drop. Moreover, trading volume concurrently shrank by 26.93% to $60.97 million, clearly highlighting weaker…

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The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has announced in a press release its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, which takes place in Japan from April 13 to October 13, as part of the Saudi Pavilion. Its presence at the Expo underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to developing the cultural sector and strengthening its role as a driver of economic growth and long-term sustainability—aligned with the National Culture Strategy and Vision 2030’s goals for economic diversification. CDF will contribute to highlighting Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and flourishing cultural identity, shaped by Vision 2030. According to SPA, it aims to welcome global investment, foster cultural entrepreneurship, and encourage innovation, while showcasing the sector’s potential to contribute to sustainable development. It will also organize a range of activities that spotlight investment opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape. A key focus will be on cultural entrepreneurship and businesses as drivers of economic growth an

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Anurag University has strengthened its strategic academic partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), expanding global education pathways for Indian students. Through this collaboration, students can pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Management. Students will commence their academic journey at Anurag University International College in India before seamlessly transferring to ASU…

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Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, recently unveiled the Flutterwave Accelerate Workshop, a two-day virtual coaching programme designed to equip young Africans with practical skills for success in the tech industry. The workshop targets university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, providing direct access to industry expertise in four high-demand career paths: Data privacy and Cybersecurity, […]

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