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Sisi highlights Egyptian women’s role in fight against terrorism, economic reform
Egypt
December 13, 2019
Sisi highlights Egyptian women’s role in fight against terrorism, economic reform
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday praised Egyptian women for their role in the fight against violent extremism and their…
As petrol prices rise, more Egyptians convert to dual-fuel vehicles
Egypt
December 10, 2019
As petrol prices rise, more Egyptians convert to dual-fuel vehicles
CAIRO (Reuters) — The number of Egyptians switching to dual-fuel vehicles is accelerating as the government pushes motorists to use…
Egypt’s fuel subsidy bill drops by 69% year on year July-Sept: Minister
Business
December 9, 2019
Egypt’s fuel subsidy bill drops by 69% year on year July-Sept: Minister
CAIRO, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Egypt’s spending on fuel subsidies dropped by about 69 percent year on year to 7.25…
Egypt’s parliament confirms reappointment of Amer as central bank governor
Egypt
November 29, 2019
Egypt’s parliament confirms reappointment of Amer as central bank governor
CAIRO, Nov 28 (Reuters) — Egypt’s parliament approved the appointment of central bank governor Tarek Amer to a second four-year…
Govt committee reduces fuel prices
Economy
October 4, 2019
Govt committee reduces fuel prices
The Committee on Automatic Pricing of Petroleum Products, which reviews and determines the prices of some petroleum products on a…
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
Middle East
August 7, 2019
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has deposited $250 million into the central bank of Sudan to support its financial position,…
Egypt’s GDP growth seen slowing to 5.5% in current fiscal year: Reuters poll
Egypt
July 25, 2019
Egypt’s GDP growth seen slowing to 5.5% in current fiscal year: Reuters poll
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s economic growth is expected to slow to 5.5% in the fiscal year that began this month,…
Finance Minister expresses pride in Egypt’s economic performance
Economy
July 17, 2019
Finance Minister expresses pride in Egypt’s economic performance
During a press conference on Wednesday at the Cabinet headquarters to announce the Cabinet’s economic performance, Minister of Finance Mohamed…
Cabinet: Egypt is not seeking a new IMF loan
Business
July 6, 2019
Cabinet: Egypt is not seeking a new IMF loan
Egypt is not seeking a new loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the end of its current US$12…
News IMF approves $6 bn loan for Pakistan
World
July 4, 2019
News IMF approves $6 bn loan for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved a $6 billion, three-year loan for Pakistan to help right the South Asian…