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New York Times
11-07-2025
- New York Times
Cairo Telecommunications Building Hit With 2nd Fire in a Week
A fire broke out at one of Egypt's main telecommunications hubs on Thursday evening, according to state news media, days after a blaze there killed four people and disrupted internet, transport and banking services. The fire on Thursday in central Cairo at a building known as the Ramses Exchange was much smaller than the one on Monday and was quickly extinguished, the media company Al Ahram reported, citing local authorities. There was no official information about the cause of either fire. Egyptian prosecutors said they had launched an investigation. The telecommunications exchange is run by state-owned Telecom Egypt and is one of many handling phone and internet services. Officials said that services had largely been restored, but some Egyptians still complained on Friday of patchy internet connections, especially in the area near the Ramses Exchange. The earlier blaze killed at least four people and injured at least two dozen others, according to the local government. Internet connectivity dropped to about 40 percent of normal levels, according to NetBlocks, a group that tracks internet outages. The fire also disrupted the stock exchange and banking sectors and delayed flights, according to local news reports, with some Egyptians posting photos on social media of air travelers using handwritten boarding passes. Customers were unable to buy train tickets for nearly two days in parts of the country, according to local media. The stock exchange reopened on Wednesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited the exchange on Wednesday and said the government would produce a recovery plan to ensure that the building returned to full operation as soon as possible, the Egyptian cabinet said in a statement. The fire on Monday started on a floor that houses equipment run by telecommunications operators, the nation's Ministry of Communications said in a statement. Despite the presence of fire suppression equipment, the blaze quickly spread to other floors, it said.
Al-Ahram Weekly
10-07-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt to disburse EGP 1.1 million to families of Ramses fire victims - Society
The Egyptian government will compensate the families of four Telecom Egypt employees killed in the fire at Ramses Exchange Central with EGP 1.1 million (approximately $22,000) per family. Injured individuals will each receive EGP 175,000 (around $3,500), according to a joint statement by the communications and social solidarity ministries. Telecom Egypt, the country's primary telecom service provider, will contribute EGP 1 million ($20,000) to each victim's family and EGP 150,000 ($3,000) to each injured employee. Additionally, the social solidarity ministry will provide an extra EGP 100,000 ($2,000) for each deceased's family and EGP 25,000 ($500) per injured worker. The move follows directives from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to support those affected by the devastating blaze. Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy has instructed the head of the Central Administration for Social Protection to ensure swift follow-up and expedited processing of these payments. Both ministers extended their heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. A fire erupted Monday afternoon on the seventh floor of the Ramses Central telecommunications exchange building in downtown Cairo. The incident led to widespread disruption of the internet and phone services nationwide. The blaze claimed the lives of four engineers and injured at least 27 others, according to official statements. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit, although a full technical report has yet to be released. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
India.com
10-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani to transform healthcare sector, Reliance-backed firm signs pact with…, to launch national…
Telecom Egypt has partnered with KareXpert, a Reliance Jio-backed healthtech firm, to launch a digital healthcare platform in Egypt. Hosted on a secure national cloud, the platform integrates Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS), electronic medical records, and revenue cycle management. It is designed to enhance hospital efficiency, simplify billing processes, and safeguard patient data, the initiative supports Egypt's digital transformation goals and also to make healthcare more accessible for its citizens. Reliance Backed Firm Partnership With Telecom Egypt Telecom Egypt has signed a pact with healthcare technology company KareXpert to launch a digital healthcare platform managed through a secure national cloud hosted within Egypt. KareXpert is backed by Reliance Jio as one of its investors. Announcing the MoU between Telecom Egypt and KareXpert, a release on Wednesday said the platform combines a Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) with unified electronic medical records and provides comprehensive revenue cycle management solutions. This provides hospitals with a unified view of their clinical and administrative data, improving operational efficiency. What Mukesh Ambani Backed KareXpert Does? KareXpert's solutions integrate with existing systems within medical facilities and offer a unified digital payment path, simplifying billing procedures and accelerating revenue collection, while fully maintaining data privacy and complying with regulatory standards, the release said. The secure local hosting ensures sovereignty over health information, while the cloud infrastructure allows future scalability to incorporate AI and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. 'This collaboration aligns with Telecom Egypt's strategy to utilise technology and build high-value strategic partnerships to deliver top-tier digital solutions,' the release said. The company is expanding its portfolio beyond high-speed connectivity and 5G networks to include secure national cloud services, AI, and IoT solutions that integrate with smart financial technologies to meet the needs of both businesses and individuals. Nidhi Jain, Founder and CEO of KareXpert, said: 'Telecom Egypt will give us faster market access and quicker rollout. The platform will enable easy access to healthcare services to the citizens of Egypt with exceptional reliability.' The MoU was recently signed during the 'Africa Health ExCon 2025' conference and exhibition held in Cairo. Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and CEO of Telecom Egypt, said: 'We are transferring our technical expertise to the healthcare sector by offering hospitals a reliable, easy-to-deploy platform that protects patient data privacy and doubles operational efficiency, contributing to Egypt's 2030 vision for sustainable digital transformation.' Among its users are public and private healthcare providers such as Apollo, CK Birla, Reliance, Artemis, HCL, CIPLA, the Ministry of Defence, BHEL, DVC, and Tata Group of Hospitals. (With Inputs From PTI)
Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Telecom Egypt restores services after Ramses Central fire
Arab Finance: Telecom Egypt announced that services affected by a fire at the Ramses Central in downtown Cairo have been restored after operations were transferred to alternative exchanges, as per a disclosure. The fire, which broke out on Monday, July 7th, caused partial disruptions to fixed broadband and mobile services due to the failure of some interconnection circuits in the building. The company confirmed that the fire has been brought under control. Emergency teams are working to gradually restore services in the affected areas, following a pre-established crisis management plan. Telecom Egypt stated that it has deployed its technical and human resources to maintain service availability, in coordination with the relevant authorities. An assessment is underway to determine the full extent of the damage. The company noted that all affected assets, including equipment and buildings, are covered by insurance. Coordination is also ongoing with the concerned bodies to determine the cause of the fire and apply necessary measures. Telecom Egypt said it remains committed to transparency and will provide updates on the situation as they become available. It also emphasized its focus on maintaining operations and serving customers across the country. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Reliance-backed KareXpert to power Egypt's national healthcare digital transformation
Telecom Egypt has signed a pact with healthcare technology company KareXpert to launch a digital healthcare platform managed through a secure national cloud hosted within Egypt. KareXpert is backed by Reliance Jio as one of its investors. Announcing the MoU between Telecom Egypt and KareXpert, a release on Wednesday said the platform combines a Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) with unified electronic medical records and provides comprehensive revenue cycle management solutions. This provides hospitals with a unified view of their clinical and administrative data, improving operational efficiency. KareXpert's solutions integrate with existing systems within medical facilities and offer a unified digital payment path, simplifying billing procedures and accelerating revenue collection, while fully maintaining data privacy and complying with regulatory standards, the release said. The secure local hosting ensures sovereignty over health information, while the cloud infrastructure allows future scalability to incorporate AI and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. "This collaboration aligns with Telecom Egypt's strategy to utilise technology and build high-value strategic partnerships to deliver top-tier digital solutions," the release said. The company is expanding its portfolio beyond high-speed connectivity and 5G networks to include secure national cloud services, AI, and IoT solutions that integrate with smart financial technologies to meet the needs of both businesses and individuals. Nidhi Jain, Founder and CEO of KareXpert, said: "Telecom Egypt will give us faster market access and quicker rollout. The platform will enable easy access to healthcare services to the citizens of Egypt with exceptional reliability." The MoU was recently signed during the 'Africa Health ExCon 2025' conference and exhibition held in Cairo. Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and CEO of Telecom Egypt, said: "We are transferring our technical expertise to the healthcare sector by offering hospitals a reliable, easy-to-deploy platform that protects patient data privacy and doubles operational efficiency, contributing to Egypt's 2030 vision for sustainable digital transformation." KareXpert is operational in 500-plus hospitals and medical centres, serving over 15 million patients across six countries. Among its users are public and private healthcare providers such as Apollo, CK Birla, Reliance, Artemis, HCL, CIPLA, the Ministry of Defence, BHEL, DVC, and Tata Group of Hospitals.
