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Microsoft announces new development initiatives in Egypt, Africa
Business
February 7, 2013
Microsoft announces new development initiatives in Egypt, Africa
The Microsoft Corporation announced a series of new programs aimed at helping unemployed youth, young women entrepreneurs and small and…
Faced with Microsoft’s cost, government looks to open-source software
Business
February 7, 2013
Faced with Microsoft’s cost, government looks to open-source software
As the government struggles to make ends meet, figures both in and outside the government are saying the country could…
Curfew, unrest is bad news for Canal cities’ business
Business
January 29, 2013
Curfew, unrest is bad news for Canal cities’ business
Businesses remained open on Monday night in Suez, Ismailia, and Port Said, in defiance of curfew from 9 pm to…
Monday’s papers: Clashes continue, and a Black Bloc emerges
Egypt
January 28, 2013
Monday’s papers: Clashes continue, and a Black Bloc emerges
“Violence sweeps Suez Canal, Cairo and Alexandria” headlines on the front page of state-owned Al-Akhbar newspaper read. Two people were…
As Egypt’s economy suffers, Gulf money moves into banking sector
Business
January 26, 2013
As Egypt’s economy suffers, Gulf money moves into banking sector
As Egypt's banking sector struggles under the weight of a credit crunch, Arab banks are seeing the crisis as an…
In promised dialogue on tax laws, serious discord
Business
January 13, 2013
In promised dialogue on tax laws, serious discord
A government-sponsored dialogue on Egypt’s controversial tax law changes turned into an airing of grievances by political party…
Is the Central Bank’s independence on the line?
Business
December 23, 2012
Is the Central Bank’s independence on the line?
The Central Bank of Egypt has been making headlines recently, not least of which due to the dire state of…
Draft constitution fails to protect economic rights, experts say
Business
December 22, 2012
Draft constitution fails to protect economic rights, experts say
In voting for or against the draft constitution this week, Egyptians are determining what principles will guide their leaders in…
Egypt’s renaissance bank account raises doubts
Business
November 28, 2012
Egypt’s renaissance bank account raises doubts
During his visit to Assiut early this month, President Mohamed Morsy announced the opening of Egypt’s renaissance bank account, number…