Tag: Economy

Military accounts for 1.5-2% of Egypt’s economy: Al-Sisi

The president dismissed suggestions about the military having a share of 50%…

Hisham Salah

How should the government pace its reforms after the IMF loan approval?

On 11 November, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Hisham Salah

Social safety nets can be a lifeline for victims of pound flotation

I decided to swim against the tide that accompanied the flotation of…

Hany Aboul Fotouh

Trump’s victory and Egypt’s economy: are changes on the horizon?

The new president of America is expected to promote trade agreements between…

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Egypt successfully secures $12bn IMF loan, to be repaid over 10 years at interest rate of 1-1.5%

The economic reform programme is by the Egyptian government for the Egyptian…

Mohamed Samir

Will Egypt follow the example of Brazil or Argentina in dealing with the IMF?

Following the implementation of all of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) preconditions…

Shaimaa Al-Aees