economy

On economics, presidential platforms offer broad strokes
Egypt

On economics, presidential platforms offer broad strokes

The media and economists frequently ring alarm bells about Egypt’s bleeding treasury and looming cash crisis. It is not uncommon…
50% increase in Egypt-Saudi trade volume in 2012
Business

50% increase in Egypt-Saudi trade volume in 2012

The amount of trade between Egypt and Saudi Arabia increased during the first quarter of 2012 by 50 percent, compared…
Grandparents find themselves taking the initiative in providing for youngsters
Life & Style

Grandparents find themselves taking the initiative in providing for youngsters

For eight years Dana Moustafa* lived with her husband and children in her parent’s basement. Her husband’s job was inconsistent…
Govt report: Growth of GDP, construction sector revitalize economy
Business

Govt report: Growth of GDP, construction sector revitalize economy

The Egyptian economy partially recovered in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2011/2012, from October to December, according to…
Highest number of tourists since 25 January 2011 arrive in Hurghada Saturday
Egypt

Highest number of tourists since 25 January 2011 arrive in Hurghada Saturday

Around 14,000 tourists have arrived so far on Saturday at Hurghada International Airport, the highest number of tourists to visit the resort…
Brazil wants BRICS united in World Bank choice
World

Brazil wants BRICS united in World Bank choice

BRASILIA - Brazil wants emerging economic powers to rally around a single candidate to lead the World Bank as developing…
Greek suicide a potent symbol before election
World

Greek suicide a potent symbol before election

ATHENS - A Greek pensioner's suicide outside parliament has quickly become a symbol of the pain of austerity and has…
Paper: Egypt army sees further drop in FX reserves
Business

Paper: Egypt army sees further drop in FX reserves

CAIRO - Egypt's foreign reserves are expected to fall by more than US$5 billion to $10.4 billion by the end…
Tunisia to elect post-uprising parliament by March
World

Tunisia to elect post-uprising parliament by March

Tunisians are likely to vote for their first full post-revolutionary parliament in just under a year's time, a government official…
12,000 tourists arrive in Hurghada on Saturday
Egypt

12,000 tourists arrive in Hurghada on Saturday

Airplane passenger numbers at Hurghada International Airport on Saturday are highest since the start of the 25 January revolution in…
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