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Workplace skills critical to regional economic stability
A survey conducted by the World Bank indicated the skills of workers in Egypt are often mismatched with the needs of private business.
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World Bank and Egypt begin negotations
Dr. Fakhry El-Fekky said the government may have to continue the privatisation process started by the previous governments.
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Politics of Hidden Business Empires: The MB vs. the Army
A hidden rivalry exists between the two monolithic groups, where the Brotherhood faces certain limitations.
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Egypt PM says IMF team to visit in last week of October
Egypt has been negotiating a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund but has indicated it may seek to increase that amount.
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The long road back for Egypt tourism
Tourism officials have in the last few months engaged in an aggressive media campaign in Europe, the Arabian Gulf and other parts of the Middle East.
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Egyptian steel magnate Ahmed Ezz convicted
Ezz, once a prominent member of Mubarak's ruling National Democratic Party, was arrested in February 2011.
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Egypt wheat buyer moves markets as he ensures bread supply
Once the granary of the Roman Empire, Egypt can no longer feed its modern population which is mostly crammed into the fertile Nile valley and delta.
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Opinion: What future for Egypt’s wealth?
Ayman El-Amir explains: Egypt is the largest consumer market in the Middle East, which Gulf trading companies can flood with consumer goods.
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Without IMF deal, investors wary of Egypt
A deal with the International Monetary Fund would lend vital credibility to the new Islamist-led administration.
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Egypt struggles to pay oil bill
The Oil Ministry is in the midst of negotiating new payment deals with the companies, which are among the leading investors in the country.
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Salafis lured as IMF aid beats AA debt: Islamic Finance
In times of extreme need, Hossam Aql, an Egyptian professor of Islamic studies said, Muslims are allowed to resort to non Shariah-compliant options.
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Tension rises, but Israel and Egypt stick to economic pact
Despite its harsh rhetoric, the new Egyptian government is largely standing by to its trade agreements with the Jewish state.
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Muslim anger could spur economic growth
Events including Muslim Anger could spur leaders in North Africa to reassess their economic and security policies.
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Poster contest in Egypt to remember Mahatma Gandhi's teachings
Indian Ambassador Navdeep Suri and renowned Egyptian artist Mohamed Abla jointly garlanded Gandhi's bust at a ceremony.
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Egypt to raise power supply to Gaza in two weeks, Minister says
The North African country is currently providing Gaza with 22 megawatts of power capacity, Balbaa said in an e-mailed statement.
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Egypt talks on $4.8 billion deal with IMF delayed
Egypt was due to receive a team from the International Monetary Fund at the end of September to discuss the terms of the loan.
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UAE, Morocco banks bid for BNP’s Egyptian arm
The sale is expected to generate as much as $500-million for the French lender, said one banking source speaking on condition of anonymity.
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Telecom Egypt appoints a new Chairman
Omar El Sheikh has extensive industry experience stretching over 36 years with a particular focus on telecommunications and information technology.
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A pioneer charity with a business mentality
The successful model in Egypt was transferred to other Arab countries for implementation.
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Egypt: Housing a priority
Estimates of Egypt’s housing shortage vary but all agree that it is large, with most assessments putting the figure between 1m and 1.5m units.