Economy

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Government seniors to sell gifts received from Arab and foreign leaders

Government’s Officials to auction off their valuable gifts, amid a soaring budget…

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Egypt, IMF in final stages of verifying economic programme

Loan delayed by inconsistent implementation of subsidy cuts and tax hikes

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Bank tax law amended following criticism

The law, which taxes funds set aside by banks to cover potential…

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World Bank sees less global growth, more stability

The MENA economies, projected to grow 2.5 percent, are still feeling the…

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Foreign direct investment dries up

Investors report that it can take several weeks for legitimate transfers to…

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Government calls for energy efficient air conditioners

The ministry gave providers a one-year grace period to supply household energy…

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Bourse plunges to one-year low after MSCI announcement

Egypt may be bumped from “emerging market” to “frontier market” on lack…

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‘Egypt possesses no economic vision’

Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce criticises Egypt’s lack of economic…

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Market sees rebound after months of losses

Experts are unsure of market’s future as increasing instability looms

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Internal debt swells

Experts express concerns over Egypt’s alarming internal debt

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