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Data from the National Telecom Regulatory Authority showed Vodafone Cash leading Egypt’s electronic wallet market during the first half of 2026, with a 53% share of total wallets, 69% of the number of transactions, and 77% of their value. The market as a whole recorded annual growth in the number of wallets, transactions, and financial value.
Oura is preparing for an initial public offering after strong revenue and sales growth, but competitors such as Ultrahuman, Circular, RingConn, Samsung, and Dreame are betting on NFC payments, haptic alerts, on-device processing, and phone-control features. The race signals that smart rings are shifting from quiet health-monitoring tools to more interactive and complex devices.