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Could Saudi challenges become Iraqi opportunities for Egypt?

In the 1970s, the alliance between Egypt and Saudi Arabia was formed…

Mohamed Samir Mohamed Samir

Egypt’s treasury bonds: high interest, but for what?

The government of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi promised to carry out a…

Hisham Salah Hisham Salah

Despite efforts, investors have not flocked to national mega projects

The government headed by Sherif Ismail has repeatedly said that it wants…

Hisham Salah Hisham Salah

Prospects and risks of Egypt’s ambitious economic reform programme, according to the IMF 

Since 2011, political and regional developments have taken a significant toll on…

Mohamed Samir Mohamed Samir

The global energy sector: what to expect in 2017?

Five main trends will be leading changes in the energy industry, requiring…

Reem Hosam El-din Reem Hosam El-din

Was the government ready for the flotation’s consequences?

Squeezed by economic and political turmoil following the 25 January Revolution that…

Mohamed Samir Mohamed Samir

Ashwa’yat: the underbelly of urban Cairo as understood through data

A recent data survey released by CAPMAS and the Population Council attempts…

Hisham Salah Hisham Salah

Refugees in Germany: tales of Diaspora and dreams

Caught between the burdens of alienation and homesickness and the growing pains…

Emad El-Sayed Emad El-Sayed

Cathedral bombing may affect Egypt’s credit rating: professor

Acts of terrorism rouse foreign concerns about coming to Egypt; therefore, the…

Shaimaa Al-Aees Shaimaa Al-Aees

Refugees are the migrant advisory committee’s main concern

We solve problems gradually, says vice president for Potsdam committee Anna Nicolsova

Emad El-Sayed Emad El-Sayed