US assurances may boost direct peace talks
CAIRO: Egypt said Wednesday it has received US assurances that may help…
NBE, NUCA to sell medium-term bonds-sources
Egyptian state-owned National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and New Urban Communities Authority…
Israel to hit Lebanon if Hezbollah attacks, says defense minister
WASHINGTON: Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak warned that Israel will strike directly…
Kuwait’s IIG defaults on $152.5 mln bond payment
DUBAI: Kuwait's International Investment Group (IIG) said it was unable to make…
More gas for Egypt after BP, RWE deal
CAIRO: A groundbreaking $9 billion agreement signed by Egypt this week should…
Naeem gets bids for Arabeya Online Brokerage
Naeem Holding, Egypt’s third-largest publicly traded investment bank, rose to the highest…
Oil falls towards $77 on US crude stock build
LONDON: Oil slipped to around $77 per barrel on Wednesday after weekly…
Confidence is high among small businesses globally, says poll
HONG KONG: Many small businesses around the world, especially in Turkey and…
Oil rises above $78 on economic growth optimism
LONDON: Oil rose above $78 a barrel on Wednesday after Tuesday's strong…
Apache to buy BP assets in US, Canada, Egypt
NEW YORK: US energy firm Apache said on Tuesday it had agreed…