Economy
Oil set for sixth straight day of declines
November 4, 2016
Oil set for sixth straight day of declines
Oil prices were on course for their sixth straight day of falls on Friday, dragged lower by a surge in…
These are the easiest places in the world to do business
November 4, 2016
These are the easiest places in the world to do business
Starting a new business in New Zealand takes less than one day. In Venezuela, it takes 230.
CBE not to impose restrictions on foreign currency exchange
November 3, 2016
CBE not to impose restrictions on foreign currency exchange
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Thursday it would not impose restrictions on the exchange of foreign currencies. "There…
Egyptian central bank floats pound, devaluing to LE13 per dollar
November 3, 2016
Egyptian central bank floats pound, devaluing to LE13 per dollar
Egypt's central bank floated the pound on Thursday, devaluing by 47.7 percent to an initial guidance level of 13 pounds…
Egypt agrees to import Iraqi oil for refining: petroleum minister
November 2, 2016
Egypt agrees to import Iraqi oil for refining: petroleum minister
Petroleum Minister Tareq al-Molla announced on Monday an agreement with Iraq to import Basra crude oil for refining in Egypt,…
Egyptian pound recovers LE2 against US dollar on black market
November 2, 2016
Egyptian pound recovers LE2 against US dollar on black market
The Egyptian pound rose by LE2 against the US dollar on the black market on Tuesday, apparently strengthened by a…
Centamin, government to start sharing profits from Sukari gold mine
November 1, 2016
Centamin, government to start sharing profits from Sukari gold mine
Gold mining company Centamin has announced an agreement on sharing revenues from Sukari gold mine with the Egyptian government after…
Strategic reserves to last 4 to 6 months: minister
November 1, 2016
Strategic reserves to last 4 to 6 months: minister
The strategic reserves of subsidized goods will cover a period of between four and six months, said Supply Minister Mohamed…
Rapid currency slide chokes business in Egypt
November 1, 2016
Rapid currency slide chokes business in Egypt
Business is grinding to a near-halt in Egypt as companies struggle to keep pace with a rapid slide in the…
Tourist numbers for September 41% down on last year: CAPMAS
November 1, 2016
Tourist numbers for September 41% down on last year: CAPMAS
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has announced a 41 percent decline in the total number of…