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Family businesses are the backbone of economic and social development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From generating employment to fostering social stability and long-term value creation, these enterprises play a pivotal role in shaping regional economies. Yet, their sustainability depends on a complex ecosystem of governance ...
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Family businesses are the backbone of economic and social development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From generating employment to fostering social stability and long-term value creation, these enterprises play a pivotal role in shaping regional economies. Yet, their sustainability depends on a complex ecosystem of governance
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Artificial intelligence has already found its way into students’ daily lives, from summarizing readings to drafting essays and even making personal decisions. But the real question is not whether students can use AI, but whether they can think for themselves in a world where machines can do so much. Too ...
- February 5, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
- Education | AI | Digital Age
Artificial intelligence has already found its way into students’ daily lives, from summarizing readings to drafting essays and even making personal decisions. But the real question is not whether students can use AI, but whether they can think for themselves in a world where machines can do so much. Too
- February 5, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
There is a new kind of influencer taking over social media feeds. Perfectly styled, always available, and never aging, they are not human at all. They are virtual influencers created by artificial intelligence, designed to look, sound, and behave like real people. As technology blurs the line between real and ...
- January 25, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
There is a new kind of influencer taking over social media feeds. Perfectly styled, always available, and never aging, they are not human at all. They are virtual influencers created by artificial intelligence, designed to look, sound, and behave like real people. As technology blurs the line between real and
- January 25, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Step inside any industrial zone in Egypt, and one truth quickly emerges: energy is the invisible force shaping performance. From steel and cement plants to small workshops producing furniture, plastics, or metal components, energy determines how competitive, resilient, and profitable production can be. Yet, for much of the past two ...
- January 11, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
- Energy | industry | Efficiency
Step inside any industrial zone in Egypt, and one truth quickly emerges: energy is the invisible force shaping performance. From steel and cement plants to small workshops producing furniture, plastics, or metal components, energy determines how competitive, resilient, and profitable production can be. Yet, for much of the past two
- January 11, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
For years, cryptocurrencies have dominated headlines as speculative assets and financial disruptors. But what if their biggest impact is not on money, but on ideas? A new wave of research explores a surprising connection: how the rise of cryptocurrency users around the world is shaping how countries invest in research ...
- January 5, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
For years, cryptocurrencies have dominated headlines as speculative assets and financial disruptors. But what if their biggest impact is not on money, but on ideas? A new wave of research explores a surprising connection: how the rise of cryptocurrency users around the world is shaping how countries invest in research
- January 5, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
The biggest threat to global economy since the 2008 financial crisis, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven to be vicious and resilient, with no signs of abating anytime soon. Faced with such powerful, invisible enemy, businesses across the world have been hit hard. Big conglomerates and corporations may have deep ...
- March 20, 2020
- 4 MIN / READ
The biggest threat to global economy since the 2008 financial crisis, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven to be vicious and resilient, with no signs of abating anytime soon. Faced with such powerful, invisible enemy, businesses across the world have been hit hard. Big conglomerates and corporations may have deep
- March 20, 2020
- 4 MIN / READ
Data and overviews of Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem are scarce – but in December 2018, two comprehensive documents entered the scene. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Egypt National Report provides an annual assessment of entrepreneurial activity, aspirations and attitudes. The report for 2017/2018 is based on a survey of over 2,520 ...
- December 22, 2018
- 4 MIN / READ
Data and overviews of Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem are scarce – but in December 2018, two comprehensive documents entered the scene. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Egypt National Report provides an annual assessment of entrepreneurial activity, aspirations and attitudes. The report for 2017/2018 is based on a survey of over 2,520
- December 22, 2018
- 4 MIN / READ
On the sidelines of the AUC Business Forum, hosted by the AUC School of Business between February 9 and 11, Utkrarsh Amitabh, founder of Network Capital and senior business development manager at #Microsoft, spoke exclusively to Business Forward about how innovation and creativity can still be fostered in the resource-challenged ...
- March 15, 2020
- 4 MIN / WATCH
On the sidelines of the AUC Business Forum, hosted by the AUC School of Business between February 9 and 11, Utkrarsh Amitabh, founder of Network Capital and senior business development manager at #Microsoft, spoke exclusively to Business Forward about how innovation and creativity can still be fostered in the resource-challenged
- March 15, 2020
- 4 MIN / WATCH
A Reflection on Renewable Energy in an African Context The African continent offers an interesting landscape on various levels – politically, socially, and economically. 70% percent of Africa’s population is aged below 30, making it a host for the youngest population in the world as well as a fertile space ...
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
A Reflection on Renewable Energy in an African Context The African continent offers an interesting landscape on various levels – politically, socially, and economically. 70% percent of Africa’s population is aged below 30, making it a host for the youngest population in the world as well as a fertile space
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
In the midst of commemorating its 10-year anniversary, Venture Lab (V-Lab) at the School of Business celebrated the Demo Day of the Spring 2024 cohort of Egyptian entrepreneurs partaking in the Startup Accelerator and FinTech Accelerator programs on Monday, July 2. V-Lab is Egypt’s first university-led business accelerator. It is ...
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
In the midst of commemorating its 10-year anniversary, Venture Lab (V-Lab) at the School of Business celebrated the Demo Day of the Spring 2024 cohort of Egyptian entrepreneurs partaking in the Startup Accelerator and FinTech Accelerator programs on Monday, July 2. V-Lab is Egypt’s first university-led business accelerator. It is
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
The physical features of the world and the lived reality of its populations are changing as a result of climate change. The systems that drive policy and action must evolve accordingly to respond to multifaceted climate challenges and indeed, the critical threat of both sudden and slow onset environmental catastrophe. ...
- May 26, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
The physical features of the world and the lived reality of its populations are changing as a result of climate change. The systems that drive policy and action must evolve accordingly to respond to multifaceted climate challenges and indeed, the critical threat of both sudden and slow onset environmental catastrophe.
- May 26, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
In a landscape of dwindling investment options, exacerbated by the continuous devaluation of the Egyptian Pound, many Egyptians turn to real estate as a safeguard for their life savings. In this context, real estate holds more value than paper money, which has historically lost value over time. However, this seemingly ...
- May 12, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
In a landscape of dwindling investment options, exacerbated by the continuous devaluation of the Egyptian Pound, many Egyptians turn to real estate as a safeguard for their life savings. In this context, real estate holds more value than paper money, which has historically lost value over time. However, this seemingly
- May 12, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
Check out our latest video featuring the Sharks of Egypt’s Shark Tank hosted at AUC School of Business: Ayman Abbas, Ahmed Tarek, Dina Ghabbour and Mohamed Mansour. In this video interview, they share their expertise on entrepreneurship and startups in Egypt, offering valuable advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don’t ...
- May 12, 2024
- 4 MIN / WATCH
Check out our latest video featuring the Sharks of Egypt’s Shark Tank hosted at AUC School of Business: Ayman Abbas, Ahmed Tarek, Dina Ghabbour and Mohamed Mansour. In this video interview, they share their expertise on entrepreneurship and startups in Egypt, offering valuable advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don’t
- May 12, 2024
- 4 MIN / WATCH
When AI enters the conversation, many imagine dystopian futures: machines making decisions without humans, autonomous systems controlling critical aspects of our lives. The immediate risk, however, is not AI itself; it is how humans choose to interact with it today. Digital tools have always been designed to augment human capabilities: ...
- March 9, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
When AI enters the conversation, many imagine dystopian futures: machines making decisions without humans, autonomous systems controlling critical aspects of our lives. The immediate risk, however, is not AI itself; it is how humans choose to interact with it today. Digital tools have always been designed to augment human capabilities:
- March 9, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
Artificial Intelligence is transforming academic research, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance productivity while raising critical questions about ethics, authorship, and the production of knowledge. Quality Versus Quantity There is a definite need for prudent use of AI. While AI tools such as large language models (LLMs) can accelerate research and ...
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
- AI | Research | Responsibility
Artificial Intelligence is transforming academic research, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance productivity while raising critical questions about ethics, authorship, and the production of knowledge. Quality Versus Quantity There is a definite need for prudent use of AI. While AI tools such as large language models (LLMs) can accelerate research and
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Family businesses are the backbone of economic and social development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From generating employment to fostering social stability and long-term value creation, these enterprises play a pivotal role in shaping regional economies. Yet, their sustainability depends on a complex ecosystem of governance ...
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Family businesses are the backbone of economic and social development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From generating employment to fostering social stability and long-term value creation, these enterprises play a pivotal role in shaping regional economies. Yet, their sustainability depends on a complex ecosystem of governance
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
