Mohamed Samir

Mohamed Samir Khedr is an economic and political journalist, analyst, and editor specializing in geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean. For the past decade, he has covered Egypt's and the MENA region's financial, business, and geopolitical updates. Currently, he is the Executive Editor of the Daily News Egypt, where he leads a team of journalists in producing high-quality, in-depth reporting and analysis on the region's most pressing issues. His work has been featured in leading international publications. Samir is a highly respected expert on the Middle East and Africa, and his insights are regularly sought by policymakers, academics, and business leaders. He is a passionate advocate for independent journalism and a strong believer in the power of storytelling to inform and inspire. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Moh_S_Khedr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-samir-khedr/
941 Articles

Yemen conflict: mosaic of power struggle

“Happy Yemen” sucked into quagmire of proxy wars, famine with no end…

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Egypt’s headline inflation drops to 4-year low of 8.7%, core inflation retreats to 5.9%  in July

The announcement defied analyst expectations, as in July the Egyptian authorities decided…

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Fed rate cuts contradictory statement causes market confusion

Monetary easing from Fed could help EM central banks to cut rates

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Oil prices slightly regain ground, Brent reaches $64.93 per barrel

Price recovery backed by supply tightening, future disruptions due to Gulf tensions,…

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MENA M&A transactions records $112bn in H1 of 2019

Egypt ranked second in among targeted inbound M&A countries with $721m

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Egypt expresses concern over Turkish illegal drilling in Cyprus’ economic zone

EU says that Turkey’s actions are unacceptable escalation, threatens sanctions

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Eyes of world are turned to Africa as AfCFTA comes into effect: Al-Sisi

Landmark trade pact raises hopes for unified prosperous African continent

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As Egypt’s reforms almost come to an end, Deutsche Bank foresees growth picking 5.9% in FY 20, EGP, private consumption strengthening

Institutional weaknesses, unfavourable external backdrop may weigh in on growth, inflationary pressure…

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Egypt slash fuel subsidies raising petrol and diesel prices by 25%

New price for octane 80 petrol, diesel set at EGP 6.75, octane…

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