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Egypt tourism officials expect little change under Morsi – for now
Many of those working in Egypt's once-thriving tourism sector don't expect radical changes under the country's new Islamist leadership.
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Analysis: Politics hinders aid to Arab Spring economies
Although the world was bursting with financial promises to Egypt after the JAN25 uprising, little has actually reached the country.
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Spokesperson: Morsy to focus on tourism, economy in first 100 days
Shifting the Egyptian economy into a value-added economy, and offering guarantees to tourists and investors are Morsi's main points of focus.
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Market Report: Egypt stocks edge further up as Morsi mulls govt
Main index gains a mild 0.35 per cent as local investors continue to take heart from the peaceful, free election of the country's new president.
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SpokespersonMorsy to focus on tourism, economy in first 100 days
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Dubai's trade with Egypt grows 36% during first quarter of 2012
Dubai Customs declared that the value of Dubai's total imports from Egypt during Q1/2012 reached AED 540 million.
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Tahrir2 earmarks $2m for investment in IT
An investment company had agreed to buy a portion of the company ‘Fun Wave’ and the agreement will be signed within days.
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Desalinated water could help quench a thirsty Egypt
Although desalination plants have not reached their full potential in Egypt, there seems to be more to them than supporting some tourism resorts.
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Trade is the diplomacy the U.S. needs in Egypt and ME
The U.S. can help Egypt uplift its people and bolster peace and progress through trade, since all the country needs right now is a strong economy.
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Why the new Egyptian president’s biggest worry could be the economy
Rising debt and lower growth threaten to detail Egypt’s revolution as much as grasping generals, and the president needs to live up to that.
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Opinion: What does an Islamist president mean for Egypt’s tourism?
Predictions vary, but chances are that Egypt's tourism might survive an Islamist president, writes CNTraveler's Susan Hack.
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Technological advances innovate cheating in Egyptian schools
High school teaching in Egypt may be moribund and low tech, but students are harnessing the power of innovation and technology for cheating.
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Iran’s media ‘optimistic’ about relations with Egypt
Regime-linked news sites say Cairo-Tehran links ‘central issue’ on president-elect’s foreign policy agenda.
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Uncertainty still plagues Egypt's ailing economy
Opposing the one certainty that Mohamed Morsy is Egypt's president, are a million other uncertainties about what powers he will have.
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Egypt’s president could save country’s economy
Egypt’s new president Mohamed Mursi will have to convince a number of sceptics to approve and support his government.
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Market Update: Egypt stocks continue hot streak, close up 2.8 pct on Tuesday
EGX30 closed up 2.8 per cent at 4.612.14 points, as broader index EGX70 followed the bourse's benchmark, surging 2.5 per cent.
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New Egyptian leadership brings hope and challenges, experts say
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt said that the new leadership will bring mutual benefits to the two countries.
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Egypt’s problems not over: Analyst
A lot of Egyptians are full of hope that with a president in charge, all problems are going to vanish - a Utopian vision, some say.
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Egypt yield drops most since revolt as stocks surge on Mursi win
The yield on the 5.75 percent notes due 2020 plunged 66 basis points to 7.21 percent, which is the biggest drop since February 2011.
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Shura Council to discuss report on economic development plan
The Shura Council will discuss a five-year economic and social development plan, in an effort to provide more jobs and raise manpower efficiency.