Economy
Egypt’s economic reform plan: Revolutionary social justice, or more of the same?
November 29, 2012
Egypt’s economic reform plan: Revolutionary social justice, or more of the same?
The details of a 10-year economic reform plan that officials say aims to make Egypt “a free and democratic civil…
Egypt’s renaissance bank account raises doubts
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…
Franchises are on the rise, despite a rough economy
November 24, 2012
Franchises are on the rise, despite a rough economy
Egyptian shoppers are likely to see even more big-name brands gracing their malls and shopping centers in the coming years,…
Cooking with economy in Ard al-Lewa
November 22, 2012
Cooking with economy in Ard al-Lewa
Um Islam, of the informal Ard al-Lewa neighborhood in northwest Giza, knows just where to find the cheap and good-sized…
Sealing the deal: Egypt closest it’s been to securing IMF loan
November 20, 2012
Sealing the deal: Egypt closest it’s been to securing IMF loan
Egypt reached a preliminary agreement with an International Monetary Fund delegation Tuesday, putting into action the disbursement process for a…
Making financial literacy fun, in a largely unbanked Egypt
November 16, 2012
Making financial literacy fun, in a largely unbanked Egypt
The comic book begins much as would be expected: Marvel comics’ the Avengers and Spiderman assemble to battle a villain…
In lifting 95-octane subsidy, government takes small bite out of deficit
November 14, 2012
In lifting 95-octane subsidy, government takes small bite out of deficit
The Egyptian government has announced that it will lift the subsidy on 95-octane gasoline in the coming week, taking the…
In anti-IMF march, austerity fears and economic disillusion
November 13, 2012
In anti-IMF march, austerity fears and economic disillusion
Several hundred protesters gathered on Monday evening outside the stock exchange building in downtown Cairo and marched to the headquarters…
Salafis to back Sharia-friendly business
November 8, 2012
Salafis to back Sharia-friendly business
Egypt’s Salafis are branching out into business, bringing their ultraconservative teaching of Islam into the world of modern finance. …