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Egypt tourism rises in 2012, still below pre-revolt level
Tourism was one of Egypt's most important sources of foreign currency, which it uses to import food and fuel.
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World's largest shipping firm to trade Panama Canal for Egypt's Suez
Starting in April, Copenhagen-based Maersk shipping company will begin using Egypt's Suez Canal – rather than pricier Panamanian counterpart.
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Allianz shows strong results in 2012
Allianz revenues rise 2.7 percent to 106.4 billion euros and operating profit rose 20.8 percent in 2012.
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Egypt branded more dangerous for tourists than Yemen
Two years after the revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, protesters still return to Cairo’s Tahrir Square.
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Egypt, British aviation company partner to build $20 billion Airport City
The ministry will seek to construct similar projects near the Burg al-Arab airport in Alexandria and around the Port Said airport.
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Parliamentary Elections postpone Cairo's ICT 2013 till September
Organizer Fair Trade International moved one of Cairo’s most prominent technology events from April to September 2013.
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India looks at more business from Egypt
The India-Egypt Joint Trade Committee held its first meeting in Cairo Sunday.
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Egypt considers ban on sale of duty-free alcohol
The ministry has been reviewing the policy for about four months after citizens and ministry officials complained.
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Egypt's PPP-Projects for 2013
The government will tender several PPP-projects in 2013, hoping the Private Sector will respond.
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Diesel fuel crisis adds to Egypt’s cocktail of political, economic woes
The diesel crisis is now not only adding to the country’s economic problems, it’s feeding the turmoil on the streets.
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Entrepreneurship 101 with Dr. Hazem Ezzat
At NU100’s opening, former Director of Research of General Motors Dr. Hatem Ezzat gave a mini-guide to an entrepreneur’s dos and don’ts.
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Egypt sacks Misr Petroleum head over fuel shortages
Kamal ordered the supply of one million litres of diesel to military-run filling stations to ease shortages which have been dragging for months.
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Brotherhood’s Shater seeks to invest in Egypt’s aviation sector
Shater’s attempt comes after a deal with Coptic businessman and leader of the Masrena (Our Egypt) Party Rami Lakah was not sealed.
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Where to find useful training programs in Egypt
Training Egypt is the country’s first online directory for training providers, with over 1000 offered courses.
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IMF says Egypt can apply for Emergency Bridge Loan
One option is for Egypt to apply for a so-called Rapid Financing Instrument.
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Prolonged "Arab Spring" decimates Tourism in several MidEast countries
Egypt and Syria have been hit particularly badly, with declines reported to be in the high double digits.
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Egypt comes in last on WEF's safety and security index
Egypt falls to bottom of World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index in terms of safety and security.
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Egypt hits problems over IMF loan
At a time when Egypt's foreign reserves have reached $13.5bn, Cairo favours a gradual approach to reform.
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Qatar says no more aid to Egypt for now
Qatar has been a key source of foreign aid to Egypt since its 2011 revolution giving $5 billion.
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Egypt needs structural help from I.M.F., not loans, Minister says
Cairo says it wants to reopen talks with the I.M.F. on a $4.8 billion loan that was put on hold during rioting last December.