economy
Moody’s sees Egypt’s economy growing but reforms slipping
Business
March 30, 2017
Moody’s sees Egypt’s economy growing but reforms slipping
The economic picture for Egypt is improving, ratings agency Moody's said on Wednesday, but a public backlash will likely lead…
Sisi’s spare change initiative suspended due to legal obstacles
Egypt
March 29, 2017
Sisi’s spare change initiative suspended due to legal obstacles
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's proposed initiative for donating spare change has been suspended, Al-Masry Al-Youm reported on Wednesday.The Central Bank…
Egypt negotiates third tranche of World Bank loan
Business
March 22, 2017
Egypt negotiates third tranche of World Bank loan
The government began intensive negotiations with the World Bank mission, which is currently in Cairo, on the third tranche of…
EgyptAir offers discounts on tickets to London, Rome and other regional, int’l capitals
Business
March 20, 2017
EgyptAir offers discounts on tickets to London, Rome and other regional, int’l capitals
EgyptAir is offering cut-rate flight tickets to a number of regional and international airports until the end of March, according…
Egypt on track to receive IMF loan’s second tranche
Egypt
March 20, 2017
Egypt on track to receive IMF loan’s second tranche
Egypt is on track to receive the second tranche of a US$12 billion three-year loan from the International Monetary Fund…
Saudi deputy crown prince, Trump meeting a ‘turning point’: Saudi adviser
World
March 15, 2017
Saudi deputy crown prince, Trump meeting a ‘turning point’: Saudi adviser
Saudi Arabia hailed a "historical turning point" in US-Saudi relations after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Deputy…
Electricity Ministry plans new price increases: sources
Business
March 14, 2017
Electricity Ministry plans new price increases: sources
The Electricity Ministry is studying a number of scenarios for the new tariff being introduced to electricity prices, which will…
Egypt’s budget 2017/2018 exceeds one trillion pounds
Egypt
March 11, 2017
Egypt’s budget 2017/2018 exceeds one trillion pounds
Egypt’s Finance Ministry completed the drafting of the state budget for the next fiscal year 2018/2017, amid extreme secrecy about…
23% increase in remittances from Egyptians expats in January: CBE
Business
March 6, 2017
23% increase in remittances from Egyptians expats in January: CBE
Remittances from Egyptian citizens working abroad rose by 23% in January to US$1.6 billion, compared to US$1.3 billion in January 2016,…