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Egypt consumer confidence falls 4.4 pct in April: Report
Drop in consumer confidence blamed on falling family incomes, says government report.
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Egypt's OCI almost doubles investment on Gavilon stake sale
The stake sale of the fertiliser unit to Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp. was worth $604.8 million.
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In St. Catherine, monastery seeks permanence through technology
The monastery of St. Catherine is planning to digitalize its manuscripts and make them available online.
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Egypt offers visa-free regime for Turkish and Azerbaijani tourists
Tourism Minister Munir Abdennur announced a visa-free regime for eight nationalities, but only if they travel as part of a travel agency.
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The future of Egypt's economy
"As the most diversified economy in the Middle East and North Africa, Egypt has enormous potential," writes Samuel Perriman.
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Solar power in MENA
Solar power has great potential in the Middle East and North Africa region, yet countries are not confident enough to take a step closer to green.
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Flame virus: who is behind the world's most complicated espionage software?
Experts believe that the complexity of the espionage-computer-virus "The Flame" indicates that it is state-sponsored.
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What people want from the president
The basic needs of Egyptians can be summarized in terms of jobs, better health care & higher wages, & the next president is expected to provide that.
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The case for investing in Egypt (EGPT)
Reporter Rudy Martin explains the easiest way to invest in Egypt and contemplates whether its the world's next investing wonder.
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What do Facebook and Egypt's elections have in common?
Canadian writer Mark Steyn writes about the connection between Facebook IPO and the Egyptian elections which are taking place now.
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Egypt's new president to face daunting challenges
Investors are anxious for the new president to be announced, in order to be able to plan ahead and place investments where needed.
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The definitive Africa ETF guide
Although investors are not that keen to invest in Africa, one must admit it is the world's second largest continent.
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After Egypt
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Amid obstacles, enthusiasts hope bird-watching tourism will take flight
The Environment Ministry is organizing bird-watching trips for tourists and locals, in cooperation with the NGO Nature Conservation Egypt.
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Africa has less room to offset Europe crisis, AfDB says
Europe is casting a “shadow” on Africa’s economic prospects, muting the impact of a recovery in North Africa after uprisings.
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Massive cyber-attack discovered, researchers say
Among the countries affected by the "Flame"-attack are Iran, Israel, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
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Market Update: Egypt stocks down 1.25 pct by Monday close
EGX30 lost 1.25 per cent to finish Monday's session at 4,738 points, while EGX70 slipped 0.2 per cent.
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Egypt's economy will never be islamized: Hala El Saeed
Professor of Economics and Political Science Dr. Hala El Saeed expects that Islamic Sharia-compliant market mechanisms will be introduced.
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5 surprises in Egypt's presidential election
The past week was packed with tumult and nerve-wrecking disputes, but what are the five biggest surprises of the Egyptian Elections 2012 so far?
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The Way Forward for Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt
“Co-Creation: Women and Entrepreneurship World Cafe” is an event where women discuss "meaningful" matters, such as the economy and entrepreneurship.