Egypt economy
US emergency plan seeks to encourage Egypt’s economic recovery
Business
January 19, 2012
US emergency plan seeks to encourage Egypt’s economic recovery
The US has approved an emergency action plan for supporting Egypt’s economy over the next six months, Egypt’s Industry Minister Mahmoud…
IMF delegation head: We won’t impose conditions for loan
Business
January 17, 2012
IMF delegation head: We won’t impose conditions for loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not impose conditions on Egypt in exchange for a loan of US$3.2 billion, Massoud…
Egypt expects tourism rebound in 2012, security key
Business
December 30, 2011
Egypt expects tourism rebound in 2012, security key
Egypt expects tourism revenues to rebound by more than a third next year if the country's security situation improves in…
Ganzouri holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo
Egypt
December 25, 2011
Ganzouri holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo
Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri on Sunday held talks with Saudi Ambassador in Cairo Ahmed Abdel-Aziz Qattan which involved the…
US senators push private sector growth in Egypt
Business
June 27, 2011
US senators push private sector growth in Egypt
An improved Egyptian economy is the key to a successful transition to democracy, former US presidential hopefuls John Kerry and…
Tantawi: We’ll strike down any attempt to break Egypt’s unity
Egypt
May 17, 2011
Tantawi: We’ll strike down any attempt to break Egypt’s unity
Egyptan General Hussein Tantawi on Monday vowed that the state will not tolerate the spread of sectarian strife in Egypt.…
Clinton pledges development assistance to Egypt
Egypt
April 14, 2011
Clinton pledges development assistance to Egypt
One of the biggest challenges facing Egypt is the future of its economy, and the United States plans to offer…
Egypt’s economy faces challenges but has potential, economists say
Business
April 12, 2011
Egypt’s economy faces challenges but has potential, economists say
A group of economists and business leaders speaking at a conference on Sunday affirmed that Egypt’s economy faces serious challenges…
Sugar reserve sufficient till October, Egypt says
Business
April 4, 2011
Sugar reserve sufficient till October, Egypt says
Egypt has enough sugar reserves for local consumption until October, Egypt's chambers of commerce announced on Monday. Ahmed al-Wakeel, head…
Orascom to do US$141m of work for Emaar Egypt unit
Business
January 24, 2011
Orascom to do US$141m of work for Emaar Egypt unit
Cairo--Orascom Construction Industries, Egypt's biggest listed builder, said on Monday it has agreed to do LE800 million worth of work…