Egypt repays Qatari deposit worth $2.5bn: CBE governor
Governor also downplays negative effects on foreign currency reserves
Activists expand labour and human rights campaign beyond Qatar
By James M. Dorsey Human rights groups and trade unions have stepped…
International bonds issued in all markets, country minus guarantor: Dimian
Government received offers from abroad to finance Suez Canal project but opted…
Gulf football diplomacy highlights regional divisions
By James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf states have invited Jordan and Morocco…
Saudi King invites Egypt to join reconciliation with Qatar
Saudi monarch says agreement with Qatar included “support for Egypt”
Saudi, Emirati, and Bahraini ambassadors to return to Qatar
Decision follows a meeting of Gulf leaders in Riyadh, who reached an…
Study asserts that controversial Gulf labour regime reduces global inequality
By James M. Dorsey With the absence of labour rights in the…
Sponsorship of FIFA: a new front in Gulf political rivalry
By James M. Dorsey Lurking in the background of world football body…
Successful overseas dollar bonds launch will strengthen Egyptian economy: Experts
Analysts call government’s determination to offer dollar bonds during first quarter of…
