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Omar Effendi back in Egyptian hands
October 28, 2010
Omar Effendi back in Egyptian hands
The Saudi Anwal United Trading Company which owns nearly 85 percent of the Omar Effendi Company has sold its shares…
Local development minister warns of high rural poverty rates
October 28, 2010
Local development minister warns of high rural poverty rates
“There are some 1000 rural villages in Egypt inhabited by a total of 12 million people, half of whom live…
Reluctance to loan, not financial capacity, inhibit Egypt’s SME growth
October 28, 2010
Reluctance to loan, not financial capacity, inhibit Egypt’s SME growth
After years of government financial regulation, many Egyptian bankers finally see an opportunity to play a more effective role in…
Telecom Egypt CEO denies regional expansion plans
October 28, 2010
Telecom Egypt CEO denies regional expansion plans
Telecom Egypt has no plans to expand elsewhere in the region for now, its chief executive said on Thursday after…
Arab Contractors to head back to Iraq after 4-year hiatus
October 27, 2010
Arab Contractors to head back to Iraq after 4-year hiatus
Prominent Egyptian property developer the Arab Contractors Company plans to open two branches in Iraq--in Baghdad and Erbil--after a four-year…
Four countries endorse pan-Arab air transport agreement
October 27, 2010
Four countries endorse pan-Arab air transport agreement
The 23rd session of the Arab Transport Ministers Council wrapped up in Alexandria on Wednesday after participants failed to reach…
Egypt seeks Japan loan for fourth metro line
October 27, 2010
Egypt seeks Japan loan for fourth metro line
The government is seeking funding for the initial phase of the fourth underground metro line, according to a Ministry of…
Petrol Ministry to provide additional gas supplies to Energy Ministry
October 26, 2010
Petrol Ministry to provide additional gas supplies to Energy Ministry
Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy met with Electricity Minister Hassan Younis on Monday to inform the latter that his ministry had…
Egypt comes in 98th on 2010 Corruption Perception Index
October 26, 2010
Egypt comes in 98th on 2010 Corruption Perception Index
With 3.7 out of 10 points, Egypt came in at 98th place on this year's Corruption Perception Index, issued by…
Egyptian companies, banks in talks over Nile Basin investment projects
October 26, 2010
Egyptian companies, banks in talks over Nile Basin investment projects
Talks are currently underway between Egypt's Arab Contractors Construction Company and three Egyptian banks--Ahli, Misr and Bank du Caire--to discuss…