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Egypt projects LE100 billion investments in industry by 2020

Egypt projects LE100 billion investments in industry by 2020

Egypt’s Industry Ministry on Saturday declared its strategy to promote industrial development and foreign trade, targeting to double the rate…
IMF bailout for Egypt seeks major reduction in public debt

IMF bailout for Egypt seeks major reduction in public debt

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that its $12 billion bailout program for Egypt aims to reduce the country's…
Egypt central bank in $2 bln financing deal with global banks

Egypt central bank in $2 bln financing deal with global banks

Egypt's central bank said on Thursday it had reached a $2 billion financing agreement with a consortium of international banks,…
Thomas Cook to operate 36 flights weekly to Egypt – Tourism Minister

Thomas Cook to operate 36 flights weekly to Egypt – Tourism Minister

Thomas Cook airlines will increase its flights to Egypt this winter, Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed said, adding that it is…
US dollar exchange rates decline locally after Trump victory

US dollar exchange rates decline locally after Trump victory

The US dollar exchange rate continued to decline globally and locally on Thursday after Donald Trump was elected new US…
Egypt currency floatation drives up budget deficit

Egypt currency floatation drives up budget deficit

The decision to float the Egyptian pound caused confusion and revealed flaws in government estimates, which led, in preliminary indicators,…
Uber, Careem expected to raise fares, Ousta announces price increase

Uber, Careem expected to raise fares, Ousta announces price increase

Egypt’s ride-hailing services Uber and Careem are considering increasing their fares, while Ousta has already raised their fares in the…
Egypt to cut down imported medicines for three months

Egypt to cut down imported medicines for three months

After the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced the pound floatation last Thursday, pharmaceutical companies have notified pharmacies Monday that…
Lawyer files lawsuit to cancel floating of Egyptian pound

Lawyer files lawsuit to cancel floating of Egyptian pound

Lawyer Ali Ayyub filed a lawsuit on Sunday at the State Council to demand canceling of the decision by Central…
Saudi’s Savola says faces 171 mln riyal Q4 hit from Egypt pound float

Saudi’s Savola says faces 171 mln riyal Q4 hit from Egypt pound float

Saudi Arabia's Savola Group , the country's largest food products company, said on Monday that the floatation of the Egyptian…
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