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Egypt’s Brotherhood toes fine line on economy
Egypt’s new rulers, the Muslim Brotherhood, wants a gradual replacement of interest-paying institutions with Islamic ones.
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Egypt's stocks rise 3 pct on second stable parliamentary session
The Egyptian bourse, catapulted by smooth parliamentary proceedings, rose for the third day in a row.
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The Suez Canal keeps Egypt's head above water
The total money earned, $5.2 billion, came despite a drop of 1.1 per cent in the number of ships that passed through the canal.
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Egypt and UNECA ink IT deal
Under the MoU, the two sides will promote cooperation in a number of regional projects that will be adopted or implemented by Egypt.
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Egypt elections captured on social media
Enthusiasm waned after the first round, with online mentions of the voting dropping by over 50%.
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CIPA Suspends Abroad Program In Cairo, Egypt Due to Political Violence
Emory University Center for International Programs Abroad (CIPA) has suspended the University’s study abroad program in Cairo for 2012.
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New Egyptian Unions Face a Clampdown
The revolution has also led to the drafting — but not the issuing — of a new trade union law guaranteeing union freedoms and autonomy.
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Unrest scares tourists away from Egypt's pyramids
The number of tourist visits last year was 9.8 million, down from 14.7 million in 2010.
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Bedouin take control of Egypt holiday resort, demand EGP 4 million ransom
Egyptian security forces – who have not prevented the action - claim that they cannot act in the region without Israeli permission.
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Vodafone Egypt Launches Mvno Bladna Targeted At Diaspora Living in Italy
Vodafone Egypt threw in a free concert with the famous Egyptian singer Nancy Ajram to launch its first MVNO under the label "Bladna".
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Uprising leaves Egyptians freer, poorer
The uprising had raised hopes for a more comfortable existence that are now being brutally dashed.
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Abol Fotoh and experts debate future of economy, education
Presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abol Fotoh discussed Egypt’s current socio-economic obstacles and possible solutions.
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Islamists Vow Support for Egypt Economy
Showing their support for the country’s stumbling stock market, Egypt’s political powers have thrown their weight behind boosting th economy.
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Apache Tilts to U.S. From Egypt With $2.85B Shale Buy
Apache paving the way to make the U.S. its biggest long-term oil and gas production region after a push into Egypt was unsettled by the Arab Spring.
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Eissa in U.S. to Discuss Upgrading Small Projects
Small and medium-sized enterprises secure thousands of jobs for youth, Eissa said in a ministry statement on Friday 20/01/2012.
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Egypt at 7-wk high after parliament meets; Gulf mixed
Cairo's main index rose 2.4 percent to its highest close since Dec. 6.
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Ganzouri Discusses Re-Operating Sheben El-Kom Spinning and Weaving Company
Ganzouri expressed the government's readiness to offer nearly EGP 50 million for purchasing the raw materials necessary for the plant re-operation.
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European Union bank blasted for links to Mubarak regime
NGO report claims investments from the EU's house bank ended up bolstering the finances of figures close to Middle East's repressive regimes.
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Four Ministers and a Budget
The Ministry of Finance welcomes its fourth minister in 2011, but who can say if he’s here to stay?
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Failed treasury auction portends Egyptian disaster
There is a new and ominous decline in the financial position of the most populous Arab country.