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Egypt finance minister seeks $10 billion in funds
April 15, 2011
Egypt finance minister seeks $10 billion in funds
Egypt is seeking $10 billion in funding from global lenders and rich nations to cope with the costs of the…
Egypt seeks US debt forgiveness, minister says
April 14, 2011
Egypt seeks US debt forgiveness, minister says
Washington -- Egypt has asked the United States to forgive about US$3.6 billion in debt to help the country's new…
Egypt’s OT shareholders approve raising issued capital
April 14, 2011
Egypt’s OT shareholders approve raising issued capital
Shareholders in Egyptian group Orascom Telecom (OT) approved on Thursday a split of the company and a capital increase. OT…
EU approves new trade incentives for North Africa
April 14, 2011
EU approves new trade incentives for North Africa
Brussels--Exporters in North Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans will be able to sell goods to the European Union…
Egypt bans Citadel head, ex-PM from travel
April 14, 2011
Egypt bans Citadel head, ex-PM from travel
Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered a travel ban on private equity firm Citadel Capital Chairman Ahmed Heikal and former Prime…
US official: US will help Egypt face economic challenges
April 13, 2011
US official: US will help Egypt face economic challenges
President Barack Obama’s administration is keen on supporting Egypt in the face of current economic challenges, said US Commercial Counselor…
Global labor organization urges Egypt to base minimum wage on prices
April 13, 2011
Global labor organization urges Egypt to base minimum wage on prices
The International Labor Organization (ILO) called on Egypt to set a minimum wage based on the average prices for the…
Mubarak’s detention spurs Egyptian stock market
April 13, 2011
Mubarak’s detention spurs Egyptian stock market
Egypt's benchmark stock index rallied moderately on Wednesday, gaining as investors hoped that the detention of former President Hosni Mubarak…
Chamber of Food Industries predicts drop in meat prices
April 13, 2011
Chamber of Food Industries predicts drop in meat prices
The Chamber of Food Industries, which is affiliated with the Federation of Egyptian industries, predicted meat prices will soon drop…
Govt negotiates with French company over gas price ceiling
April 12, 2011
Govt negotiates with French company over gas price ceiling
The Egyptian government is preparing to negotiate with a French gas company regarding Egypt's decision to cancel price limits on…