Economy
One year on, the labor revolution is stalling
January 22, 2012
One year on, the labor revolution is stalling
On 30 January, only five days into the revolution, the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions was born, the first…
Islamists look to shake up Egypt stock exchange
January 19, 2012
Islamists look to shake up Egypt stock exchange
Last month, Mahmoud Abbas, a member of the Salafi-led Nour Party, addressed newly elected members of Egypt's lower house of…
Egypt entrepreneurs see new dawn post-revolution
January 18, 2012
Egypt entrepreneurs see new dawn post-revolution
Two months after mass protests ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak last February, Ahmed Essam resigned from his job at a…
As Egypt returns to IMF, transparency still lacking
January 15, 2012
As Egypt returns to IMF, transparency still lacking
Though largely billed as the country’s best and last hope to balance a growing budget deficit and to alleviate a…
A year in review: After a tough year, Egypt’s economic future still uncertain
December 31, 2011
A year in review: After a tough year, Egypt’s economic future still uncertain
In 2011, the Egyptian economy took a pummeling from the revolution. In 2012, it looks like it will be coming…
Activists challenge European Investment Bank’s ties to EFG Hermes
December 29, 2011
Activists challenge European Investment Bank’s ties to EFG Hermes
The Egyptian investment bank EFG Hermes had Gamal Mubarak, once considered the next heir to Egypt’s presidency and now on…
Business owners feel effects of Egyptian currency’s depreciation
December 27, 2011
Business owners feel effects of Egyptian currency’s depreciation
After Egyptian pound slid to its lowest value in seven years this week, Egyptian business owners are feeling its effects.…
Shops lower prices for ‘Buy Egypt’ day, but benefits are doubted
December 18, 2011
Shops lower prices for ‘Buy Egypt’ day, but benefits are doubted
In an attempt to spur the local economy from within, 16 December was dubbed “Buy Egyptian Day” by various business…
Egypt: Uncertainty is bad for business
December 15, 2011
Egypt: Uncertainty is bad for business
In the tense aftermath of the January 25 revolution and amid the ongoing violence of the Arab Spring, the economic…
Will liberal parties be able to influence economic policy?
December 11, 2011
Will liberal parties be able to influence economic policy?
Despite their modest gains in the first round of elections, liberal parties could still play an influential role in setting…