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India promises wide-ranging support for Africa
India decided to massively invest in the African technology market, pumping $5 billion into the continent.
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Egypt's labor movement finds its legs
Even after the revolution, workers are still searching for someone who will effectively listen to their demands and help them get their rights.
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Stalled growth, inequalities await new Egypt leader
After growth of 5.1 percent in 2010, Egypt’s GDP grew just 1.8 percent in 2011, after the country’s February uprising.
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Mursi vs Shafiq: Where they stand economically
The Muslim Brotherhood's nominee will likely face off against Mubarak's ex-prime minister for the presidency. But what does this mean for the economy
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Egypt's poor turn to age-old help in hard times
With the presidential elections in full pace, the poorer stratum of the population are still suffering from financial crises.
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Will Egypt's most famous beach resort survive the new regime?
While Egyptians await the results of the presidential elections, many worry about the future of the tourism sector.
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Egypt activates high speed data link for researchers
Egypt pumps speed into its laboratories and science facilities, as it becomes the first African country to apply GLORIAD.
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Italian oil giant announces significant oil discovery in Egypt
The drilling of the well is part of Eni’s strategy to refocus exploration activities in Egypt by targeting deeper plays.
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Egyptians face choice between two economies
With electing a new president, the Egyptians are also choosing an economic system that should fulfill their wants and needs.
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Egyptian economy grows 5.2%. Is now time to buy?
In order to understand the economic statistics that have been circulating Egypt, it is important to correctly evaluate them before taking decisions.
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Market Report: Egypt stocks up 1 pct on elections, growth figures
Exchange continues to chart solid gains on the second and final day of presidential elections, with optimism bolstered by recent GDP growth.
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EBRD's work cut out in quest to put Egypt on the road to economic renewal
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development faces some tough calls as it tries to revive Egypt's economic fortunes.
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Ask me no questions: Why Egyptian polls are so useless
During the last couple of months, several polls were conducted to know Egypt's top presidential candidates - mostly with contradictory results.
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Economy, democracy are both priorities at elections
Fair courts and the economy are the two main pivots on which the Egyptians are basing their decisions in the presidential elections 2012.
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Egypt March mobile subscriptions up 25 pct
Major mobile operators Vodafone, Mobinil and Etisalat gained 100,000 new customers during March 2012.
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Eissa asserts nations's keenness to solve investment problems
More than 10 economy ministers from different Arab states and India participate in the 3rd Arab-India Partnership Conference in Abu Dhabi.
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No plans to raise industry energy prices this year
The higher rates for steel, cement, glass & ceramics industries since the beginning of the year are meant to bring the government subsidy bill down.
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In Luxor, Egypt’s tourism center, voters shun Muslim Brotherhood candidate
Since the eleven candidates come from different backgrounds and political fractions, the tourism sector is one filled with uncertainty.
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Egypt traders doubt election will end woes
Investors are fearing a new bout of political turmoil and are uneasy over the line-up of top candidates.
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Opinion: Egypt’s Election and Economic Development in North Africa
The countries of North Africa will flourish only if they can attract private sector investment and marshal domestic resources.