Economy
Maximum and minimum wage law lacks details, faces obstacles in implementation
February 25, 2013
Maximum and minimum wage law lacks details, faces obstacles in implementation
Early this month, two Nour Party members of the upper house of parliament, the Shura Council, presented a bill that…
In reconciling with regime figures, officials opt for quick cash over formal trials
February 23, 2013
In reconciling with regime figures, officials opt for quick cash over formal trials
For months now, officials have been engaging in large-scale reconciliation efforts with members of the former regime accused of corruption,…
In near future, experts see a wave of drastic price increases
February 10, 2013
In near future, experts see a wave of drastic price increases
As the country’s economic crisis continues to administer its blistering effects on businesses and consumers, industry insiders and experts are…
Faced with Microsoft’s cost, government looks to open-source software
February 7, 2013
Faced with Microsoft’s cost, government looks to open-source software
As the government struggles to make ends meet, figures both in and outside the government are saying the country could…
Mobinil CEO says industry to face price hikes
February 4, 2013
Mobinil CEO says industry to face price hikes
Mobile phone services are going to get more expensive, and soon, Mobinil's Chief Operating Officer told a group of reporters…
As remittances grow, government clambers for more
February 3, 2013
As remittances grow, government clambers for more
As money sent home from Egyptians abroad reaches a record level, President Mohamed Morsy and his government have pinpointed this…
In a difficult economy, tech startups offer hope
January 31, 2013
In a difficult economy, tech startups offer hope
In an economic environment that is both short on capital and optimism, a small but hardy group of startup enterprises…
As new Central Bank governor, Ramez has big shoes to fill
January 30, 2013
As new Central Bank governor, Ramez has big shoes to fill
President Mohamed Morsy’s decision to appoint Hesham Ramez as the new Central Bank of Egypt chief in January was unsurprising…
Curfew, unrest is bad news for Canal cities’ business
January 29, 2013
Curfew, unrest is bad news for Canal cities’ business
Businesses remained open on Monday night in Suez, Ismailia, and Port Said, in defiance of curfew from 9 pm to…