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Government proposes alternative economic plan for IMF loan
An economic reform programme is Egypt’s last hope to save the economy…
Morsi allocates EGP 400m for canal provinces
The President will also propose a draft law to the Shura Council…
SFD received $418m in 2012
The SFD signed contracts for $190m in loans to fund small scale…
Egypt to sign business protocol with Indonesia
The Chamber of Commerce in Cairo is attempting to boost economic relations…
Tax proposal draws tobacco industry’s ire
The government singling out the tobacco industry, says the Head of the…
UAE signs new $1.34 bn defence deals
A contract for maintenance of military aircraft was signed with local firm…
Turkey defies allies to pursue Iraqi Kurd energy ties
Ankara had initially refused to engage in official contacts with Iraqi Kurds,…
Conference: Takaful is suitable for both Muslims and non-Muslims
Takaful products should be labelled ‘ethical’ and not ‘Islamic’ in order to…
New Budget to be presented to Shura Council in March
The Ministry of Finance has consulted with a number of government agencies…
Takaful summit: Africa has huge potential, but also challenges
A lack of public awareness of the industry and available financial infrastructure…