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Tourism recovery likely to remain turbulent this year
Business
January 3, 2013
Tourism recovery likely to remain turbulent this year
Mohamed, 24, studied tourism and graduated two years ago. The timing was unfortunate. By February 2011 — during and immediately…
Electricity price hikes a necessity, says official; but will hit poor the hardest
Business
December 21, 2012
Electricity price hikes a necessity, says official; but will hit poor the hardest
A recent government hike in electricity prices means Egyptians will soon be paying more to switch on a lamp or…
Franchises are on the rise, despite a rough economy
Business
November 24, 2012
Franchises are on the rise, despite a rough economy
Egyptian shoppers are likely to see even more big-name brands gracing their malls and shopping centers in the coming years,…
In lifting 95-octane subsidy, government takes small bite out of deficit
Business
November 14, 2012
In lifting 95-octane subsidy, government takes small bite out of deficit
The Egyptian government has announced that it will lift the subsidy on 95-octane gasoline in the coming week, taking the…
Recent graduates hit hardest by persistent unemployment
Business
November 3, 2012
Recent graduates hit hardest by persistent unemployment
For the thousands of young men and women who filled Tahrir Square nearly two years ago, youth unemployment was a…
Economists see folly in postponed shop closing law
Business
November 2, 2012
Economists see folly in postponed shop closing law
The Wednesday decision by Local Development Minister Ahmed Zaki Abdeen to postpone indefinitely the law that would close shops at…
Egypt’s unbalance of payments
Business
October 22, 2012
Egypt’s unbalance of payments
It’s no secret that Egypt’s current government is having trouble financing its spending. But the government’s troubles reflect a greater…
In call center industry, obstacles and potential
Business
October 16, 2012
In call center industry, obstacles and potential
The call center industry was one of the trademarks of Egypt's development strategy throughout the 2000s. Experts pointed to it…
Government pursues ways to increase tax revenue
Business
October 15, 2012
Government pursues ways to increase tax revenue
The government will not raise taxes but will instead rely on foreign investment to remedy the country’s cash flow problem,…
Amid economic downturn, a furniture company finds success
Business
October 4, 2012
Amid economic downturn, a furniture company finds success
The nation may be going through the most severe economic slowdown of the past decade, but some businesses have managed…