This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer...
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In a statement released on 21 April, the International Monetary Fund said that its Managing Director Christine Lagarde met with...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
President Mohamed Morsy issued a decree in late March that increased custom duties on 100 luxury products, an unsurprising move...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
The Shura Council approved in late March a law allowing the issuance of sukuk, or Islamic bonds, which the heavily...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
It’s easy to lose track of how many economic plans the government has presented since President Mohamed Morsy’s election, the...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
As inflation and energy shortages strike Egypt’s economy, construction materials producers are feeling the crunch. The cement industry, in particular,...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil’s recent visit to Iraq may mark the beginning of a new era in a history of...
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Long lines at gas stations and electricity blackouts have become a part of everyday life for most Egyptians in the...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
As the country’s economic crisis continues to administer its blistering effects on businesses and consumers, industry insiders and experts are...
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As money sent home from Egyptians abroad reaches a record level, President Mohamed Morsy and his government have pinpointed this...
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Mohamed, 24, studied tourism and graduated two years ago. The timing was unfortunate. By February 2011 — during and immediately...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
A recent government hike in electricity prices means Egyptians will soon be paying more to switch on a lamp or...
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Egyptian shoppers are likely to see even more big-name brands gracing their malls and shopping centers in the coming years,...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago
The Egyptian government has announced that it will lift the subsidy on 95-octane gasoline in the coming week, taking the...
Alexandre Goudineau Alexandre Goudineau 8 years ago