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Illiteracy not to be underestimated
The perplexity of voters is juxtaposed by some influential public figures’ declaration that they would back particular candidates.
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EU wants free trade negotiations to follow Egypt election
Discussions about Europe's fair trade agreement have not yet started because Egypt's interim government has other priorities.
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CBE: FDI Up By 95 Percent in Q2 of Fy 2011/2012
Britain comes first among the EU states with 335.4-million-dollar investments being pumped into the Egyptian market.
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Which presidential candidate is most popular on Facebook?
The Egyptian presidential elections for 2012 are coming up this week, and Facebook statistics may tell us a bit more about the possible result.
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Kharafi in talks to build ports along River Nile, Al Mal reports
Kuwait’s Kharafi Group is agreeing with New Marine Group in Egypt to found a new company specialized in building ports along the River Nile.
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Executive-level changes in Lecico Egypt's management
Taher Gargour will take over the responsibilities of Managing Director effective 1 July 2012 following the retirement of Elie Baroudi.
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Credit Agricole Egypt announces Q1 2012 financial results & market strategy
The strong performance of the bank's loan volume indicates the quality of Credit Agricole Egypt's client base.
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Will economy trump Islam in Egypt?
For many voters, Egypt's landmark presidential election should focus on restoring nation's prosperity, not religion.
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Islamist leads Egypt vote, investors on edge
Investors have become more nervous as election day draws closer, while the Egyptian pound hovers at a 7-year-low.
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Egypt Yellow Pages kicks off annual sales canvass
Yellow Media primarily targets an effective SoLoMo (social-local-mobile) presence for its customers.
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Amr Moussa: Boosting spending is vital to economic recovery
Moussa is planning to mobilize funds from Arab countries and international lenders to spend on infrastructure
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Egypt's new budget targets subsidies, boosts wages, social spending
Finance minister unveils spending plans for 2012/13, balancing hikes in state salary and infrastructure investment with cuts in petrol subsidies.
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A towering reminder of Egypt's corrupt decades
The 166-metre Gezira Tower and Hotel has become a landmark for years, but only a few Egyptians know its story and what it actually stands for.
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Huge economic challenge awaits Egypt's next leader
Yolande Knell reports about the kiosk businesses and the investment potential in Egypt, with consideration of current political affairs.
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EBRD agrees 1 bln euro N.Africa fund
The fund will be used for investment in the development bank's new countries of Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia, the bank added.
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Arabs' wishful thinking for G8
Arab Spring countries must know that G8 countries will not be handing out money to assist their transition into flourishing democracies.
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NBD & Bank Audi arrange EGP 688 mln loan to Egyptian company for phosphate
The consortium was signed last Tuesday after a difficult competition with five other banks.
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Egypt to test unique CSP solar/biomass hybrid plant
The EU is funding the pilot Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Egypt with 11,755,049 Euros.
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Egypt election: It's the economy, stupid
All Egyptians really care about is the economy - but the top candidates seem to have few solutions.
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Opinion: America should stop giving $2 billion of U.S. aid to Egypt unconditionally
If Egypt under-performs, the U.S. should shift some of its military aid to promote economic growth, says Graham Palmer.