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Year Ender: Egyptian poor fail to feel benefits of economic recovery
December 26, 2010
Year Ender: Egyptian poor fail to feel benefits of economic recovery
In 2010, Egypt witnessed moderate economic recovery despite the international financial crisis. However, in a country where half of the…
Egypt concludes research on Saudi power linkage project
December 26, 2010
Egypt concludes research on Saudi power linkage project
Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Energy Hassan Younis on Sunday announced Egypt has concluded its research on a power linkage…
CAPMAS report highlights Egypt’s failing cotton production
December 26, 2010
CAPMAS report highlights Egypt’s failing cotton production
A government report released on Sunday reveals an 11.4 decline in Egyptian 2008/2009 cotton production in comparison to the previous…
Egypt’s hotel occupancy rates up despite sharks, Europe freeze
December 25, 2010
Egypt’s hotel occupancy rates up despite sharks, Europe freeze
Hotel occupancy rates in Cairo and the Red Sea governorates have risen by 7-8 percent from last year, an official…
UK investment in Egypt: a promising, yet challenged profile
December 24, 2010
UK investment in Egypt: a promising, yet challenged profile
London--Economic news from Europe is seldom good these days, and Britain is no exception. The government is currently embarking on…
Political instability challenges Egypt’s investment environment
December 24, 2010
Political instability challenges Egypt’s investment environment
A new parliament dominated by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is expected to pave the way for more investment-friendly regulations.…
Government announces 5 year energy strategy
December 24, 2010
Government announces 5 year energy strategy
The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has devised a five-year strategy aimed at securing Egypt's energy needs.The plan--to be announced…
Nazif announces new heavy transport unit
December 24, 2010
Nazif announces new heavy transport unit
A special unit responsible for heavy transport in Egypt will be established, Prime Minister Nazif announced in a meeting with…
Europe’s cold wave impacts tourism in Egypt, say experts
December 23, 2010
Europe’s cold wave impacts tourism in Egypt, say experts
Several major international airports have been closed due to an ongoing cold wave across the European continent, reducing the number…
Omar Effendi, govt officials discuss workers’ issues in advance of planned sell-off
December 23, 2010
Omar Effendi, govt officials discuss workers’ issues in advance of planned sell-off
Representatives of Egypt's Ministry of Manpower and Emigration met on Thursday with Egyptian Trade Union Federation head Mohammed Wahbullah and…