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World Bank head expects ‘tensions’ over US$1bn loan
Business
February 10, 2012
World Bank head expects ‘tensions’ over US$1bn loan
The head of the World Bank expects “tensions” as Egypt negotiatesa US$1 billion loan with the international lender, which could…
Egyptians turn to gold ingots to protect savings
Egypt
August 8, 2011
Egyptians turn to gold ingots to protect savings
There has been a high turnout of Egyptians buying gold since the breakout of the 25 January revolution, according to…
Local gold prices increase by LE2
Business
July 25, 2011
Local gold prices increase by LE2
Local market prices for gold increased by LE2 per one gram in the aftermath of the financial crisis that hit…
Bank group sees recession in Egypt, Tunisia, Syria
Business
May 4, 2011
Bank group sees recession in Egypt, Tunisia, Syria
The economies of Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia and Syria are likely to fall into recession in 2011 as economic activity falls…
Gold hits US$1220 per ounce on fears of slow global recovery
Business
August 16, 2010
Gold hits US$1220 per ounce on fears of slow global recovery
Gold prices broke the US$1220-per-ounce mark on European markets on Monday, representing their highest level since early July.
MB joins drive against presidential “inheritance”
Egypt
October 12, 2009
MB joins drive against presidential “inheritance”
The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition movement has agreed to send representatives to an upcoming forum for opponents of presidential inheritance.…