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1/30/25, 2:18 PM FollowICT Launches English Version, Appointing Doaa Abdel Moneim as Managing Editor
Additionally, FollowICT announces the appointment of prominent journalist Doaa Abdel Moneim as the
Managing Editor of the English version. She will oversee the delivery of high-quality and diverse content

aimed at a broad audience interested in news about the digital economy, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Abdel Moneim’s addition to FollowICT represents a significant enhancement for the platform, which was
awarded the Arab Media Award as the Best Digital Economy Platform in the Arab World for 2022 by the

Dubai Press Club. Her extensive experience and media insight will strengthen the platform’s position as a
reference point in the fields of technology and digital economy both locally and regionally.

Abdel Moneim has vast experience in economic and technological journalism. She currently serves as the
Head of the Business and Economic Affairs Desk at Ahram Online, the English voice of the well-know.

Al-Ahram Establishment. Previously, she worked as a Senior Economic Editor for Business Monthly, the
publication of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Cairo.

She also held the position of Deputy Head of Investigative Reporting at Al-Ahram Economic Magazine

and worked as a Senior Economic Editor at Zawya in the UAE. Moreover, she contributed as a writer and
economic analyst for Pan African Review in Rwanda, focusing on African affairs.

Abdel Moneim also played a prominent role as the Media and Communications Advisor for the African

Development Bank during the preparations for the global climate summit COP27, hosted by Egypt in
November 2022. She served as the Senior Economic Editor for both Business Today and Egypt Today

magazines, and was the editor of the double-page spread In Focus of Daily News Egypt, which specializes
in analyzing economic issues.

On this occasion, Abdel Moneim expressed her excitement about joining the English version of
FollowICT, stating, “I am thrilled to join the FollowICT team, one of the leading platforms in the digital
economy. I see this step as an opportunity to enhance specialized media content in technology and

innovation and to provide a comprehensive and specialized perspective to the audience in the region.”

Regarding her vision for development after joining the platform, she added, “I aim to further develop the

content provided by FollowICT, focusing on in-depth analysis and innovative news stories that reflect
global and regional technological and economic developments. I will work to enhance collaboration with
experts and various institutions to offer a more comprehensive and interactive perspective, highlighting

stories of innovation and emerging technologies in the region and worldwide.”

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