Eissa asserts nations's keenness to solve investment problems
More than 10 economy ministers from different Arab states and India participate in the 3rd Arab-India Partnership Conference in Abu Dhabi.
24.05.2012 14:00 | from All Africa
No plans to raise industry energy prices this year
The higher rates for steel, cement, glass & ceramics industries since the beginning of the year are meant to bring the government subsidy bill down.
24.05.2012 13:00 | from Egyptian Gazette
In Luxor, Egypt’s tourism center, voters shun Muslim Brotherhood candidate
Since the eleven candidates come from different backgrounds and political fractions, the tourism sector is one filled with uncertainty.
24.05.2012 12:00 | from Miami Herald
Egypt traders doubt election will end woes
Investors are fearing a new bout of political turmoil and are uneasy over the line-up of top candidates.
24.05.2012 11:00 | from Reuters
Opinion: Egypt’s Election and Economic Development in North Africa
The countries of North Africa will flourish only if they can attract private sector investment and marshal domestic resources.
24.05.2012 10:00 | from Council on Foreign Relations
Slim approached Austria, not Pecik, on Telekom: Sawiris
Some rumors are circling in the business world about the relationship between Naguib Sawiris, Romy Pecik and Carlos Slim.
24.05.2012 09:00 | from Bloomberg Businessweek
Can a new president bring economic stability?
Egypt is one of the most influential countries in the Middle East and North Africa, which is why it economic stability is inevitably important.
24.05.2012 08:00 | from CNN
Market Report: Egypt stocks up 1.2 pct as elections go ahead
Trade surges as investors take heart from Wednesday's peaceful polling, spurring solid gains for the majority of heavyweight shares.
24.05.2012 07:00 | from Ahram Online
Israel allows Egypt to ship Qatari fuel to Gaza Strip
30 million liters of Qatari gas - which will be used to operate a power plant - are allowed to be shipped from Egypt to Gaza.
23.05.2012 16:00 | from Gulf Times
Egypt central bank accepts repos worth 23bn Eg pounds
The repos carry a fixed rate of 9.75 percent, and the 23 billion EGP are seven-day repurchase agreements.
23.05.2012 15:00 | from DigiFly
Senate panel votes to cut aid for Pakistan, Egypt
$2.6 billion were voted off the aid package to Afghanistan, Egypt and Iraq, against Obama's intentions.
23.05.2012 14:00 | from AP
‘Veiled women only’ TV channel stirs controversy in Egypt
Egyptian TV host Tarek Habib said it was essential to know the identity and the gender of who goes on air and speaks to millions of viewers.
23.05.2012 13:00 | from AlArabiya
Details of Egypt's GDP growth 2012
Despite an impressive 5.2 per cent growth on annual basis, Egypt's economy shrank quarter-on-quarter, official yet un-published data shows.
23.05.2012 12:00 | from Ahram Online
Egypt's struggle will go on after vote-activists
Young revolutionaries have different visions; some talk of socialism, some of a mixed economy, others of free markets.
23.05.2012 11:00 | from Reuters
Tahrir Square: Revolution: the Struggle and Sacrifice for Middle Class
As time passes, the country realizes the important role that the Middle Class played during the revolution and how the consequences affect them.
23.05.2012 10:00 | from The World
CBE: Egypt does not need IMF loans
Farouk Al Oqda, governor of the Central Bank in Egypt, said that Egypt is waiting for the Arab countries to deliver their promises.
23.05.2012 09:00 | from Egypt State Information Service
Egypt Election 2012: Facts and Figures for Presidential Vote
Egypt is voting for its president in the coming two days, with a very high chance of a re-vote, as the winner needs to acquire 50%+1.
23.05.2012 08:00 | from Bloomberg Businessweek
Market Report: Egypt stocks slip 0.3 pct on eve of presidential election
Trade volume falls to its lowest level in months as investors hunker down to see what this week's poll will bring.
23.05.2012 07:00 | from Ahram Online
Egypt’s populist problem – The downside of the revolution
Mohsin Khan explains how the decline in economy jeopardizes one of the revolution’s goals: improvement in Egyptians’ living standards and welfare.
22.05.2012 17:00 | from Economy Watch
Egypt buys 1.1 mln tonnes of local wheat -official
Despite diesel shortages, the Ministry of Supply and Domestic Trade has managed to motivate the farmers to harvest their crops.
22.05.2012 16:00 | from Reuters Africa
Sidi Kerir Unit gets 5 offers for Ethylene project, Al Mal says
The company is allowed to get a bridge loan of $240 million and the plant will have a capacity of 400,000 tons a year.
22.05.2012 15:00 | from Bloomberg Businessweek
At Egypt's step-pyramid, vendors wait for tourists
At the Saqqara-step-pyramid, vendors are getting worried about the circumstances of the tourism sector in Egypt.
22.05.2012 14:00 | from Now Lebanon
GAFI: 112 new investment opportunities for expatriates
The General Authority for Investment has offered 112 investment opportunities in different governorates for Egyptians abroad.
22.05.2012 13:00 | from Amwal AlGhad
G8 steps up plans to aid Arab Spring economies: U.S. official
The biggest Mediterranean markets are going through a crisis - something that is not beneficial to the G8 countries.
22.05.2012 12:00 | from Reuters
Tourism is a major concern ahead of Egypt’s elections
The economic and tourism sectors took a major hit after the revolution, and society struggles to make ends meet.
22.05.2012 11:00 | from Al-Monitor
