Economy
Qandil’s economic appointments maintain status quo in weakened govt
August 3, 2012
Qandil’s economic appointments maintain status quo in weakened govt
As Prime Minister Hesham Qandil was unveiling the new Cabinet, unrest ensued in parts of the country. One person died…
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
July 21, 2012
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Soheir Salem, a housewife and mother of four, walked out to the markets last Friday looking to buy her…
Living on borrowed time: Morsy’s political economics
July 16, 2012
Living on borrowed time: Morsy’s political economics
President Mohamed Morsy is seeking to use public spending to build a base of support in diverse sectors of society,…
Is the govt covering up the cause of the fuel shortage?
July 1, 2012
Is the govt covering up the cause of the fuel shortage?
Egypt has been in the grips of an on-again, off-again fuel shortage for over a year now, with massive lines…
In new region, EBRD told to proceed with caution
June 13, 2012
In new region, EBRD told to proceed with caution
Under Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year reign, “the private sector” and “privatizations” became politically laden terms associated with a circle of businessmen…
With headquarters’ move, Egypt Exchange disconnects from heart of the city
April 17, 2012
With headquarters’ move, Egypt Exchange disconnects from heart of the city
When officials cut the ribbon in front of the doors of the new headquarters for the Egyptian Exchange on 12…
Brotherhood businessman urges business to play role in development
April 15, 2012
Brotherhood businessman urges business to play role in development
One month after the regime of former President Hosni Mubarak fell, in March 2011, Hassan Malek was released from jail.…
IMF loan stalled by FJP and government politicking
April 11, 2012
IMF loan stalled by FJP and government politicking
Amid the commotion surrounding Egypt's presidential elections and the drafting of a new constitution, the Muslim Brotherhood has taken its…
Gulf pledges of financial help late, shrouded in secrecy
April 4, 2012
Gulf pledges of financial help late, shrouded in secrecy
Over a year ago, Gulf leaders pledged loan, grant and investment packages to rescue Egypt from financial disaster during its…
Advocacy group rejects government’s IMF-pleasing reform plan
March 22, 2012
Advocacy group rejects government’s IMF-pleasing reform plan
A coalition of economists, activists and academics are condemning the government’s economic reform plan put forward by the Ministry of…