AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCounter-Drone Tech: Egypt unveiled a laser-based system to intercept drones in Sinai. Officials have not disclosed its range, deployment scale or battlefield performance; weather, visibility and power supply can affect how well such systems work. Water Innovation: Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam and AUC’s CARES discussed using desalinated water for intensive farming. Research priorities include reducing energy and treatment costs and finding productive uses for brine. Digital Health: SehaTech will digitize medical and life insurance operations for Chubb Life Egypt, including billing, reporting and beneficiary management. Seha also launched a specialist training academy with the British University in Egypt. Connectivity & Skills: Egypt received Ookla’s award for Africa’s fastest fixed broadband in the first half of 2026. A summer programme also trained 10,485 university students in eight technology fields. Fintech: Egypt approved six fintech firms to expand access to financial services.
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