economy
Egypt’s stock exchange to remain closed on Tuesday
Business
February 20, 2011
Egypt’s stock exchange to remain closed on Tuesday
The management of the stock exchange said it would still be closed on Tuesday until banks operate normally, adding that…
Q&A with Ahmed Galal: The tough yet bright road ahead for Egypt’s economy
Business
February 19, 2011
Q&A with Ahmed Galal: The tough yet bright road ahead for Egypt’s economy
The 25 January revolution is set to bring about a broad shift in Egypt's administration, away from the Mubarak regime…
Egyptians face food hardship after protests
Business
February 18, 2011
Egyptians face food hardship after protests
Electrician Hassan Ibrahim, a father of three, hopes Egypt's revolution will speed the day he no longer lives in fear…
‘Come back to Egypt’ campaigns aim to attract tourists, Egyptian expats
Life & Style
February 17, 2011
‘Come back to Egypt’ campaigns aim to attract tourists, Egyptian expats
“Come back to Egypt” has become a unified slogan for thousands of Egyptians calling for the return of tourists and…
Egyptian bank EFG-Hermes says Mubarak stake minor
Business
February 13, 2011
Egyptian bank EFG-Hermes says Mubarak stake minor
Egyptian investment bank EFG-Hermes said on Sunday that Gamal Mubarak's stake in the bank was limited to an 18 percent…
Economists say Egypt’s revolution could lead to long-term growth
Business
February 8, 2011
Economists say Egypt’s revolution could lead to long-term growth
Short-term economic effects of the 25 January uprising have included price hikes in some staple goods and a stand-still in…
Egyptian stock exchange resumes on Sunday
Business
February 7, 2011
Egyptian stock exchange resumes on Sunday
Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange Khaled Seyam said on Monday that the Egyptian bourse will resume trading next Sunday.The…
Egypt pound hits 6-yr low despite state bank support
Business
February 7, 2011
Egypt pound hits 6-yr low despite state bank support
The Egyptian pound hit a 6-year low on Monday after banks reopened their doors to international deals, with the government…
Central Bank of Egypt: Losses caused by protests not calculated
Business
February 6, 2011
Central Bank of Egypt: Losses caused by protests not calculated
The vice-president of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hisham Ramez, has said it is too early to gauge the…
World markets in turmoil over Egypt crisis
Business
February 2, 2011
World markets in turmoil over Egypt crisis
Though not counted as a major oil producer, Egypt's Suez Canal represents a vital shipping path, with an estimated million…