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Egyptian Economy: A Crisis of Confidence
Political uncertainty and an absence of physical security have scared away tourists and investors alike as local capital has taken flight.
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Expats the economic backbone of Egypt
In addition to pressures on the balance of payments, lack of political progress is putting at risk the chances of fiscal reform.
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Market Report: Egypt's market closes in red after Easter holiday
Foreign investors - spooked by country's uncertain political situation - stress market through their sales.
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Cabinet: Egypt electricity consumption rises 95 pct over last decade
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Start-up firms bloom in wake of Arab Spring
Regional uprisings have created fresh demand for products and made governments more sympathetic to the needs of new and smaller companies.
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US choice Jim Yong Kim is new World Bank chief
Dr Jim Yong Kim will succeed Robert Zoellick, serving a five-year term beginning on 1 July, the World Bank said in a statement.
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Barclays Egypt hosts Ceremony for Commercial Banking & Corporate Credit Risk
The Barclays credit course programme is offered exclusively to Barclays colleagues to reinforce and support their interest.
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Consumer Confidence Surges in Middle East: MasterCard Index
The MasterCard Worldwide survey recorded a three-point rise in Middle East consumer confidence from the previous six month period.
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Ibrahim Abouleish wins "Business for Peace" Award
The Oslo Business for Peace Award is given to 7 outstanding nominees for their adding to the relationship between ethical business practices & peace.
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79% of young adults optimistic about economic future of Egypt
Men and voters of the Islamic Bloc are way more optimistic than women and liberals when talking about Egypt's economic future.
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Nasr Cooling Company operates tanks
Monday, the armed forces began removing water, which submerged company premises and the street where it is located as the fire was extinguished.
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The U.S. trails Egypt in unemployment insurance
At least 30 countries have unemployment benefits more generous than the U.S, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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In Egypt, the poor make a living off subsidized propane
Crowds wait to fill cylinders with subsidized cooking gas, which they sell on the black market -the earnings help them scrape by amid rising prices.
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Egypt’s economy likely to grow 1.6% in 2012-13
Gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by only 1.6% in the financial year starting on July 1, 2012, but will rise to 4% the following year,
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How does Sexual Harassment affect the economy?
Karen, owner and publisher of "Empty Nest Expat"-blog, explains how street harassment in Turkey and Egypt affects the economy.
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Faisal Islamic Bank Selects ETHIX-Financial Solutions from ITS Group
ETHIX-Financial Solutions was selected for Egypt due to its full compliance with Sharia and Central Bank of Egypt requirements.
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Egyptian delegation heads to Washington for IMF, World Bank meetings
Egypt's finance and communications ministers will attend the key spring summits, yet a no-show from Faiza Abul-Naga.
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Iran: Willing to supply Egypt with nuclear technology
Iran is seeking to enhance relations with Egypt by providing the country with nuclear technology, according to Iran's FM.
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Mediterranean conference seeks to flourish tourism in Egypt, Tunisia
The conference is being organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the Tunisian government.
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Rare glimpse into Mideast middle class angst
Middle class views on their economic situation vary widely from country to country, according to a poll.