Latest news
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Multitasking: Good or bad?
We all do it, but how efficient is it? Roger Kay, Founder of Endpoint Technologies Associates, Inc. discusses Multitasking in Forbes.
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23 pct more tourists in 2012 expected in Egypt
Although fears spread that the tourism sector will take a massive hit after the elections, more than 12 million tourists are expected.
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Egypt seeks new premier with experience to boost flailing economy
Elected President Morsi inherited a battered economy, which motivated him to select a technocrat as Egypt's Prime Minister.
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Scientist from Egypt to receive controversial UNESCO Award
UNESCO plans to give three researchers an award for the life sciences sponsored by Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the dictator of Equatorial Guinea.
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A rush to do business in the Middle East
The political and economic changes following the Arab Spring have closed some doors and opened others for business people willing to tolerate risk.
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Two Americans kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai are freed
The tourists and their guide were kidnapped by Bedouin tribesmen who ordered the release of one of their elders.
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Egypt journalist freed in Sudan, returns home
Egyptian journalist Shaimaa Adel returned back to Cairo on the president's jet with Morsi himself, after being detained in Sudan.
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Egypt to raise average debt maturity to cut refinancing risk
The plan, which will gradually raise maturities from next quarter, will focus on selling more treasury bonds and fewer treasury bills.
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Swiss Ambassador visits Novartis and tours landmark production facility
Dominik Furgler, Swiss Ambassador to Egypt, aims to support Swiss investment in Egypt and stimulate growth.
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Egypt to raise average debt maturity to cut refinancing risk
The plan, which will gradually raise maturities from next quarter, will focus on selling more treasury bonds and fewer treasury bills.
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Vodafone Egypt offers internet for EGP 1 per day
Vodafone USB modem users can now enjoy 62 of the most popular websites in Egypt for only 1 EGP a day, such as MSN and Facebook.
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Vodafone Egypt launches traffic SMS service
Wassalni Shokran, Vodafone's new traffic SMS service, is launched in collaboration with Bey2ollak app, a traffic information provider.
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Egyptian officials plan talks to free U.S. hostages
Two Americans were abducted in Sinai by Bedouin tribesmen, as the kidnappers protest the arrest of a tribe-elder.
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Qatar's investment in Egypt jumped 74% in Q1
Qatar pumped $13.2 million into Egypt from January to March 2012, which is 74% higher than the investements in Q4 2011.
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ExxonMobil Egypt sponsors MECA's annual ceremony
Ain Shams University's MECA Academy 2.0 is supported by ExxonMobil Egypt, in an educational and financial manner.
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Egypt to continue transporting Iran oil
Despite the oil embargo on Tehran, Egypt is not planning to stop transporting Iranian oil through the Suez Canal.
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Egyptians seek plastic industrial partnerships with Jordanians
Joint investments between Jordan and Egypt are sought, according to representatives of the plastic manufacturing industry in Egypt.
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Thousands stage strike at Egypt textile giant
Over 23,000 workers at Misr Spinning and Weaving in the Nile Delta demand higher wages, creating yet another test for newly elected president Morsi.
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Egypt economy grows 1.8% in H1
The announcement by Finance Minister Momtaz El-Saeed were in line with the expectations of experts in 2011 / 2012.
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Egypt’s Sawiris buys Canadian gold miner for $500m
Naguib Sawiris bought French nuclear reactor maker Areva and a stake in the Canadian gold producer La Mancha Resources.