News
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Egypt pound falls to weakest in almost 7 years
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Arab media focus on Syria, anxious over Egypt vote
Gulf state media focussed attention on Syria more than Egypt on Monday.
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Twitter crypto purchase leaves Egypt dissidents in lurch
Android privacy service goes dark as elections start, and Twitter abruptly suspends its services.
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Tunisia, Egypt and Libya Look to Computer Games To Help Stabilize The Region
The SENSE program is a U.S. developed computer game that has been helping countries prepare for national transitions.
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Tourists deserting Egyptian pyramids - What a difference a year can make
This awe-inspiring spectacle remains virtually deserted every night as holidaymakers shun the 'jewel of the Middle East'.
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Ghorab: Oil Sector Investments Up to $7 Billion Since the Revolution
Petroleum Minister Eng. Abdullah Ghorab aid the oil and gas industry is one of the most important foundations for the Egyptian national economy.
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Egypt's political mess holds back aid, economic growth
Without a government & a criticized ruling military council, it will be very hard to secure investments and assistance.
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Egypt sells 3 and 5-year bonds
Central bank sold 4 billion pounds of reopened 3 and 5-year bonds, with a yield between 15.20 and 16 percent.
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Google Doodle Readies Voters for Egypt Election
Though it’s uncertain whether the Google doodle will inspire Egyptians to vote, they’re undoubtedly taking notice.
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Saboteurs blow up Egypt gas pipeline to Jordan and Israel for the 9th time this year
The explosion struck the pipeline west of al-Arish in Sinai just hours before polling was due to start in landmark parliamentary elections.
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Remittances by Egyptian, Syrian expats drop in KSA
Egyptian remittances in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has dropped by one third since the revolution.
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Region to post 4% economic growth
Declining oil prices in 2012 will have a major toll on the region’s budgets which are heavily burdened by answering pressing social demands.
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Egypt faces unrest, crumbling economy as polls open
Egyptians vote Monday in the first election since the toppling of Hosni Mubarak as foreign investors abandon the country.
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Egypt unrest rocks Gulf stocks
Cairo Bourse stayed closed for the Islamic New Year on Sunday, but recent events in the capital have had far reaching effects on regional indexes.
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Engineers await results of first syndicate elections in 16 years
The syndicate has been under legal guardianship since 1995 and Friday’s elections were marked with visibly high turnout.
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Book fair ends with record sales
The sales at the Sharjah International Book Fair surpassed $50 million, as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Iran and the UAE enjoyed highest sales focus.
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Invest in Youth: It's Time to Act
The world has become an undeniably different place for young people, and the pace of change appears to be growing.
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Jarir seeks shareholders’ nod for capital boost
Saudi-based bookstore and office supplies chain Jarir Marketing said it would hold off expansion plans in Egypt over the next two years.
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IBQ, NBK launch new property finance solution
The finance solution will help customers looking to buy properties in the UK, USA, France, Lebanon, Egypt, UAE and Jordan.
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Arab League Approves Syria Sanctions
22 member nations approved sanctions like cutting off transactions with the Syrian central bank & halting Arab government funding for projects.