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/
973 Articles

Egypt’s current account deficit dropped 64% to $3.4bn in H1 FY 2017/18

Improvement was backed by 5% GDP growth in 2017—highest on record since…

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Kim Jong Un concludes surprise visit to China ahead of planned summit with Trump

US president expressed optimism that North Korean leader will act in his…

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Amid moderate voter turnout, Al-Sisi heads toward second term victory

Egyptians continued to cast their ballots in the 2018 presidential election which…

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No significant decline expected in T-bonds demand after interest rate cuts: EFG Hermes

EFG Hermes has ruled out any significant decline in foreign investors' appetite…

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ECA acquits cement companies of unjustified price increase claims

Average operating profit margin in 2017 dropped to 6%, down from 19%…

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African Continental Free Trade Area is major step towards African unity: Kabil

Agreement would result in largest free-trade area in terms of participating countries…

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Egyptian court bans ride-hailing apps Uber, Careem

Egypt's Administrative Court issued a verdict on Tuesday to bar ride-hailing services…

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Ration cards will not be withdrawn from those with income over EGP 2,500: IDSC

The cabinet’s think tank, the Information and Decision Support Centre (IDSC), denied…

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Coffee, one of Egypt’s oldest consumed beverages, strives to cope with inflation

Coffee consumption has a long history in Egypt. It started with the…

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Moody’s ranks Egypt’s 1st movable collateral registry as credit positive for banks

Moody’s Investors Service announced on Sunday that Egypt’s first movable collateral registry,…

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