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EFG Hermes: Early signs for recovery of Egyptian economy confirmed
November 27, 2014
EFG Hermes: Early signs for recovery of Egyptian economy confirmed
EFG Hermes, one of the Middle East's largest investment banks, confirmed early signs for the recovery of the Egyptian economy…
Egypt repays Qatar’s deposit Friday
November 27, 2014
Egypt repays Qatar’s deposit Friday
Egypt will pay Qatar back a US$2.5 billion the oil-rich kingdom had deposited at the Central Bank of Egypt under…
Ericsson and Mobinil expand partnership to enhance network capabilities
November 27, 2014
Ericsson and Mobinil expand partnership to enhance network capabilities
Swedish multinational provider of communications, Ericsson has been chosen by Mobinil to enhance the Egyptian telecommunication company’s network providing improved…
Minister: Egypt housing project talks slowed by Arabtec board changes
November 27, 2014
Minister: Egypt housing project talks slowed by Arabtec board changes
Negotiations to implement a $40 billion scheme for one million new homes in Egypt have been slowed by board changes…
Abraaj raises Bisco Misr offer to 80.58 EGP per share
November 26, 2014
Abraaj raises Bisco Misr offer to 80.58 EGP per share
UAE's Abraaj Investment Management said on Wednesday it would raise its price for Egyptian cake and biscuit maker Bisco Misr…
HSBC to refund Middle East, Africa customers for excessive fees
November 26, 2014
HSBC to refund Middle East, Africa customers for excessive fees
HSBC will refund customers across five countries in the Middle East and North Africa for charging them excessive foreign currency…
Construction federation says 14,000 companies got out of service due to lack of work
November 26, 2014
Construction federation says 14,000 companies got out of service due to lack of work
Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors CEO Hassan abdel Aziz has highlighted importance of the sector to achieve economic…
Kellogg tops Abraaj offer for Egypt’s Bisco Misr
November 26, 2014
Kellogg tops Abraaj offer for Egypt’s Bisco Misr
Kellogg Co, the world's biggest breakfast cereal maker, has offered 908.5 million Egyptian pounds ($127 million) for Egyptian cake and…
Orascom Development to sell 15 percent of OHD stake
November 26, 2014
Orascom Development to sell 15 percent of OHD stake
Orascom Development Holding is evaluating the sale of 10–15 percent of its subsidiary, Orascom Hotels and Development (OHD), to reactivate…
IMF estimates Egypt’s budget deficit to reach 11% of GDP in 2014/15
November 26, 2014
IMF estimates Egypt’s budget deficit to reach 11% of GDP in 2014/15
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Egypt's budget deficit will reach about 11 percent of GDP in 2014/15, as…