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Egypt parliament to consider cutting off US aid
Even if the 508-seat chamber voted to reject U.S. aid, such a move could amount to a symbolic gesture given the wide powers enjoyed by the generals.
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Will Work For Work
A study of the challenges and dynamics of the Egyptian labor market is intriguing, to say the least.
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Egypt Economic Plan Focuses on Fuel Subsidies, Taxes, Ahram Says
Eighty percent of fuel subsidies are enjoyed by the rich, the newspaper reported Finance Minister Momtaz el-Saieed saying.
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Egypt's Juhayna to invest LE750m in 2012
Dairy producer will inject funds into building a new yoghurt plant and expanding its farm production, says a statement from the firm.
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Market Update: Egypt stocks close Sunday down 1.8 pct
Shares take significant losses in week's first trading session as turnover remains high.
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Ganzouri discusses preserving citizens’ health, supporting investment
He said that the government will not carry out investments in governorates, if they are not conforming with environmental and health criteria.
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MP: $3.2bn IMF loan to Egypt shall be approved first by Parliament
Momtaz El-Saeed, Minister of Finance, said earlier that the reform program was submitted to the parliament’s speaker and some of committees’ heads.
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A Revolutionary Socialist
Long-time labor activist Hossam El Hamalawy gives his insight on the labor movement in Egypt & what it may hold for the country’s future.
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New innovation to discover more of the Great Pyramid of Giza
Ng Tze-chen has organized a international team to unlock the mystery surrounding the doors that are blocking two narrow shafts.
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Egypt to restart Cairo to Aswan cruises
The voyages were stopped in the 1990s because of security and environmental concerns.
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Egypt mulls energy subsidy addiction
Officials have been forced to reassess these subsidies after the economically disruptive uprising that led to Hosni Mubarak's removal.
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Egypt Suez Canal revenue down 1 pct in year to Feb
Revenue fell to $381.4 million in February from $388.7 million in February 2011, the Egyptian Information Portal website showed.
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Disaster destinations see big falls in Aussie travellers
Australians have been slow to return to destinations hit by natural disasters and political unrest, with Egypt, Japan and Christchurch.
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Revolution could benefit Fair Trade Egypt
Fair Trade Egypt began in 1998, stemming from a previous development initiative by a consultancy firm named NSCE and Italian NGO, COSPE.
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Unemployed youths’ violent crimes up in Egypt
Unemployment today is one of the challenges facing not only the Ganzouri government but also future ones, especially with the economic slowdown.
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Egypt inflation accelerates as food prices rise
The annual inflation rate in urban parts of Egypt increased to 9.2 per cent due to the Butane gas crisis.
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The politics of bread in Egypt
Flaws in the government-sponsored rationing programme are redolent of the country's food security problems.
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Rights group: Egypt’s generals are muzzling media
The journalists and bloggers are among 12 prominent figures under investigation over allegations they incited hatred against the Egyptian army.
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Gulf States are not helping Egypt enough: UK
While Western nations prepare aid packages for Egypt, London says that Arab Gulf states are not bearing their proper responsibility.
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Twitter May Be On Shaky Financial Ground
Leaked financial data published by Gawker suggests that Twitter’s impressive image might be a façade covering up serious financial troubles.