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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…
Mobinil may raise funds via bond or loan
October 26, 2010
Mobinil may raise funds via bond or loan
Mobinil, which leads the Egyptian mobile market by subscriber numbers, said on Tuesday it could raise funds to finance expansion…
Egypt’s pound weakens to five-year low vs dollar
October 26, 2010
Egypt’s pound weakens to five-year low vs dollar
The Egyptian pound weakened on Tuesday to its lowest point against the dollar since July 2005, trading as low as…
Ministries stipulate land allocation financing
October 26, 2010
Ministries stipulate land allocation financing
The Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Development agreed to allocate land in newly established industrial zones to the Ministry…
Egypt officials, US experts to discuss administration of planned nuclear program
October 25, 2010
Egypt officials, US experts to discuss administration of planned nuclear program
Several American experts have arranged to meet with their Egyptian counterparts to assist the latter in preparing an administration for…
Ministerial committee to review legislation on allocation of state-owned land
October 25, 2010
Ministerial committee to review legislation on allocation of state-owned land
The supreme ministerial committee charged with introducing new legislation on the management of state-owned land met on Sunday to discuss…
Eastern desert project promises to revitalize mining and gold industries
October 25, 2010
Eastern desert project promises to revitalize mining and gold industries
Egypt's Gabal al-Sokkary mine project is an important step for both the mining and gold industries, Minister of Petroleum Sameh…
Agriculture Ministry weighs benefits of growing American cotton
October 25, 2010
Agriculture Ministry weighs benefits of growing American cotton
The Ministry of Agriculture is currently examining the possibility of growing some types of American short-staple cotton in Toshka and…