Business
Mining company Centamin won’t bid in Egypt gold tender, terms not viable
January 24, 2017
Mining company Centamin won’t bid in Egypt gold tender, terms not viable
Centamin Plc, which runs Egypt's only commercial gold mine, said it would not bid in the country's new gold exploration…
Egypt capable of manufacturing weapons locally: minister
January 24, 2017
Egypt capable of manufacturing weapons locally: minister
The Military Production Ministry seeks to fulfill the armed forces' needs for some projects, due to the ongoing threats in…
British banks’ optimism hits crisis-era low on Brexit uncertainty
January 23, 2017
British banks’ optimism hits crisis-era low on Brexit uncertainty
Optimism about the business environment for Britain's financial services firms fell for a fourth consecutive quarter, according to a survey…
Growth rate improves by 3.4%: planning minister
January 22, 2017
Growth rate improves by 3.4%: planning minister
The growth rate during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016/17 has seen a 3.4 percent improvement, said Planning Minister A
Russian tourism may return to Egypt next month: Hurghada Consul
January 22, 2017
Russian tourism may return to Egypt next month: Hurghada Consul
The Consul General of Russia in Hurghada Jamshed Boltaev said Sunday that he expects Russian tourism returns to Egypt within…
Egypt’s economy to grow 3.9 percent in 2016/17, missing government target: poll
January 20, 2017
Egypt’s economy to grow 3.9 percent in 2016/17, missing government target: poll
Egypt's economy will expand by 3.9 percent in the fiscal year ending in June, missing the government's target of around…
Egypt considering temporary stamp duty on Stock Market deals: sources
January 19, 2017
Egypt considering temporary stamp duty on Stock Market deals: sources
Egypt is considering temporarily reintroducing a stamp duty on stock market transactions after the tax was frozen in 2014, two…
UK gives high priority to resumption of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh: British minister
January 19, 2017
UK gives high priority to resumption of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh: British minister
In his visit to Egypt, British Minister of State for Security Ben Wallace said the UK is giving high priority to the…
Lufthansa not in talks with Etihad over stake: source
January 18, 2017
Lufthansa not in talks with Etihad over stake: source
Lufthansa is not in talks with Etihad about the Abu Dhabi-based carrier taking a stake in the German airline, a source familiar with…
Egypt fixes customs dollar exchange rate to help importers
January 18, 2017
Egypt fixes customs dollar exchange rate to help importers
Egypt will fix its customs dollar exchange rate and adjust it on a monthly basis to help importers better cope…