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CBE not to impose restrictions on foreign currency exchange
November 3, 2016
CBE not to impose restrictions on foreign currency exchange
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Thursday it would not impose restrictions on the exchange of foreign currencies. "There…
Egyptian central bank floats pound, devaluing to LE13 per dollar
November 3, 2016
Egyptian central bank floats pound, devaluing to LE13 per dollar
Egypt's central bank floated the pound on Thursday, devaluing by 47.7 percent to an initial guidance level of 13 pounds…
Egypt agrees to import Iraqi oil for refining: petroleum minister
November 2, 2016
Egypt agrees to import Iraqi oil for refining: petroleum minister
Petroleum Minister Tareq al-Molla announced on Monday an agreement with Iraq to import Basra crude oil for refining in Egypt,…
Egyptian pound recovers LE2 against US dollar on black market
November 2, 2016
Egyptian pound recovers LE2 against US dollar on black market
The Egyptian pound rose by LE2 against the US dollar on the black market on Tuesday, apparently strengthened by a…
Centamin, government to start sharing profits from Sukari gold mine
November 1, 2016
Centamin, government to start sharing profits from Sukari gold mine
Gold mining company Centamin has announced an agreement on sharing revenues from Sukari gold mine with the Egyptian government after…
Strategic reserves to last 4 to 6 months: minister
November 1, 2016
Strategic reserves to last 4 to 6 months: minister
The strategic reserves of subsidized goods will cover a period of between four and six months, said Supply Minister Mohamed…
Rapid currency slide chokes business in Egypt
November 1, 2016
Rapid currency slide chokes business in Egypt
Business is grinding to a near-halt in Egypt as companies struggle to keep pace with a rapid slide in the…
Tourist numbers for September 41% down on last year: CAPMAS
November 1, 2016
Tourist numbers for September 41% down on last year: CAPMAS
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has announced a 41 percent decline in the total number of…
Gold prices rise on back of dollar shortage: traders
October 31, 2016
Gold prices rise on back of dollar shortage: traders
Gold prices rose on Sunday, with a pound of gold valued at LE5,040, while a gram of 24-carat gold cost…
Egypt reaches $2.7 bn currency swap deal with China
October 31, 2016
Egypt reaches $2.7 bn currency swap deal with China
Egypt has reached a currency swap agreement with China valued at $2.7 billion, according to a Central Bank of Egypt…