economy
On economics, presidential platforms offer broad strokes
Egypt
April 29, 2012
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
April 28, 2012
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
April 23, 2012
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
April 8, 2012
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
April 7, 2012
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
April 5, 2012
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
April 5, 2012
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
March 28, 2012
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
March 24, 2012
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
March 24, 2012
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…