Egyptian economy
Finance Minister: Egypt economy has not collapsed
Egypt
March 7, 2011
Finance Minister: Egypt economy has not collapsed
The Egyptian economy has not collapsed despite the impact of the 25 January revolution, according to Finance Minister Samir Radwan.…
The economic revolution is yet to happen
Business
March 5, 2011
The economic revolution is yet to happen
“All our economic losses are a small price to pay for freedom,” said renowned businessman Naguib Sawiris to audience applause…
Thursday’s papers: LE37 billion lost in land deals, Mubarak ‘exhausted’ but not comatose
Egypt
February 17, 2011
Thursday’s papers: LE37 billion lost in land deals, Mubarak ‘exhausted’ but not comatose
After almost a week of celebratory headlines--some more sincere than others--Thursday’s papers turn their attention to more pressing matters, mainly…
Egypt calls on international community for economic support
Egypt
February 14, 2011
Egypt calls on international community for economic support
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry is calling on the international community to support the country's economy, which has been badly affected…
Four killed in fights over gas cylinders, many injured in fights over bread
Egypt
February 4, 2011
Four killed in fights over gas cylinders, many injured in fights over bread
Several areas in Cairo and Giza witnessed an escalating gas crisis because gas cylinders allocated by the Ministry of Petroleum…
Rachid: No risk of destabilization in Egypt
Egypt
January 26, 2011
Rachid: No risk of destabilization in Egypt
Rome--Egypt is not heading toward destabilization and the government will be able to manage discontent that has led to demonstrations,…
Egypt says Tunisia turmoil worrying investors
Business
January 23, 2011
Egypt says Tunisia turmoil worrying investors
An Egyptian government minister warned that investors are beginning to question Egypt's stability due to fears that Tunisia's revolt could…
Egypt sees annualized Q4 GDP growth at 6-6.2 pct
Business
January 5, 2011
Egypt sees annualized Q4 GDP growth at 6-6.2 pct
Egypt's economy is estimated to have grown by an annualised 6 to 6.2 percent in the October to December quarter,…
Politics vs. Economics
Opinion
December 29, 2010
Politics vs. Economics
A few weeks ago, in a meeting with Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid, I asked how the…
Egypt mulls US dollar ‘century bonds,’ says minister
Business
November 3, 2010
Egypt mulls US dollar ‘century bonds,’ says minister
Egypt is considering offers from international investment banks to launch 100-year "century bonds" that would help demonstrate appetite for longer-term…