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Egypt begins economic recovery

Despite the number of layoffs increasing, Egypt’s private sector experiences its smallest…

Nicholas Mehling

International pressure builds on Egypt to liberalise exchange rate

A floating exchange rate is likely in Egypt’s future due to pressure…

Nicholas Mehling

Egypt’s private sector celebrates IMF conditionality while government sighs in relief

Egypt’s private sector has largely celebrated the news of the IMF loan,…

Nicholas Mehling

US dollar shortage threatens NCMP EGP 1.2bn expansion plan

The National Company for Maize Products (NCMP) is considering temporarily suspending its…

Mohamed Ahmed

IMF loan best solution for Egypt at the moment: banking leaders

Egypt needs this particular loan in light of the suffering economy, says…

Hossam Mounir

Interest rates for deposits set at 11.75%, lending at 12.75%: Monetary Policy Committee

The committee’s decision comes in an effort to control the rising rate…

Daily News Egypt

Ministry of Investment to improve policies with World Bank expertise

The ministry is evaluating the investment climate and the requirements for preparing…

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IMF welcomes cooperation with Egypt to fund economic programme

It is hoped that this will achieve stability in Egypt's financial markets,…

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CIB reports a record 28% increase in Q2 net income compared to 2015

In the first half of 2016, funding to businesses and individuals reached…

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