Economy
In the Trump era, one US Muslim investor tries a louder voice
April 15, 2017
In the Trump era, one US Muslim investor tries a louder voice
Shareholder activism is rare in Islamic finance, but one wealth manager has staked out new territory as the most outspoken…
Incoming tourists exceed targeted rate by 15% during Q1: Minister
April 13, 2017
Incoming tourists exceed targeted rate by 15% during Q1: Minister
Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed said the number of incoming tourists during the first quarter of 2017 was 10-15 percent higher…
4G service to start operating in a few weeks: Orange Egypt CEO
April 13, 2017
4G service to start operating in a few weeks: Orange Egypt CEO
4G services will officially start operating in Egypt in a few weeks, CEO of Orange Egypt Jean-Marc Harion said on…
Egypt to import 1 million barrels of crude oil a month from Iraq
April 12, 2017
Egypt to import 1 million barrels of crude oil a month from Iraq
The Cabinet has agreed to import one million barrels of Iraqi oil a month, Minister of Petroleum Tareq el-Molla announced. The…
Petroleum Minister, EU officials meet to boost cooperation in energy projects
April 12, 2017
Petroleum Minister, EU officials meet to boost cooperation in energy projects
Petroleum Ministry Tareq el-Molla met with Christian Danielsson, Director-General for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, and Ivan Surkos, Head of the European Delegation…
Egypt signs €10 million grant agreement with EU for empowerment of women
April 11, 2017
Egypt signs €10 million grant agreement with EU for empowerment of women
Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr signed a grant agreement with Director General of the European Neighborhood Policy and…
Naguib Sawiris launches new bank in Europe to finance small, medium enterprises
April 11, 2017
Naguib Sawiris launches new bank in Europe to finance small, medium enterprises
Riverbank S.A., which is majority-owned by Egyptian business tycoon Naguib Sawiris, officially launched operations in Europe on Monday, after receiving its…
Government approves bill regulating Uber, Careem
April 11, 2017
Government approves bill regulating Uber, Careem
The Cabinet has approved a draft law regulating the transport of passengers via private cars through the use of information…
Egypt annual inflation rates hits the highest records since 30 years, CAPMAS
April 10, 2017
Egypt annual inflation rates hits the highest records since 30 years, CAPMAS
The annual consumer inflation rate spiked to 32.5 percent in March 2017, compared to 9.2 percent in the same month…
Regulators investigate Barclays CEO Staley over whistleblowing case
April 10, 2017
Regulators investigate Barclays CEO Staley over whistleblowing case
British regulators are investigating Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley and the bank itself, over the handling of a whistleblowing incident,…