Economy
Citrus Egypt’s most exported produce in 2018: official
December 21, 2018
Citrus Egypt’s most exported produce in 2018: official
The head of the Central Department of Agricultural Quarantine at the Agriculture Ministry Ahmed al-Attar said on Thursday that citrus…
Egypt, World Bank sign $1 billion agreement to support private sector
December 19, 2018
Egypt, World Bank sign $1 billion agreement to support private sector
The Egyptian government and the World Bank signed a US $1 billion agreement to support the Egyptian private sector…
Central Bank of Egypt discusses opening country to international banks
December 18, 2018
Central Bank of Egypt discusses opening country to international banks
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) held a meeting on Tuesday, to discuss allowing international banks to open branches…
World feels sting of US Federal Reserve
December 18, 2018
World feels sting of US Federal Reserve
JAKARTA/BUENOS AIRES/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When the US Federal Reserve kept lifting interest rates this year, a world away in Jakarta…
In 2019, Mideast economic troubles loom as wars wind down
December 18, 2018
In 2019, Mideast economic troubles loom as wars wind down
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — As the Middle East ushers in 2019, the decade’s ruinous conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Libya…
CBE to release plastic banknotes by 2020
December 12, 2018
CBE to release plastic banknotes by 2020
Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Tarek Amer said Wednesday that the new plastic banknotes the CBE intends to release…
Global economy in 2019: Growth beginning to fray
December 12, 2018
Global economy in 2019: Growth beginning to fray
American farmers have been forced to warehouse a bumper crop of soybeans, or sell at a loss, while a Midwest…
Tourism contributes $72.8bn to African economy: Mashat
December 11, 2018
Tourism contributes $72.8bn to African economy: Mashat
The tourism sector’s direct contribution to the African economy in 2017 reached $72.8 billion and is expected to reach $90.6…
Egypt’s economic performance improved in 2018: minister
December 10, 2018
Egypt’s economic performance improved in 2018: minister
Minister of Finance Mohammed Maait announced on Sunday that Egypt’s economic performance improved in 2018, adding that the government…
Economists praise CBE’s decision to issue plastic notes by 2020
December 9, 2018
Economists praise CBE’s decision to issue plastic notes by 2020
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Wednesday that the government would issue LE5 and LE10 plastic banknotes…