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CBE sets limits for cash transactions to counter coronavirus spread
Economy
March 29, 2020
CBE sets limits for cash transactions to counter coronavirus spread
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Sunday set maximum limits for cash deposits and withdrawals as part of precautionary…
CBE launches electronic payment initiative to curb coronavirus
Economy
March 22, 2020
CBE launches electronic payment initiative to curb coronavirus
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Saturday launched a new initiative to encourage citizens to expand using electronic payment…
Egypt plans to sell $500 mln Banque du Caire stake via IPO in April- chairman
Business
March 4, 2020
Egypt plans to sell $500 mln Banque du Caire stake via IPO in April- chairman
CAIRO, March 3 (Reuters) – Egypt aims to sell a minority stake in state-owned Banque du Caire in an initial…
As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance
Environment
February 9, 2020
As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance
Away from the toxic atmosphere at climate summit talks, in boardrooms, banks and trading houses, a transformation in green finance…
Yemen’s rival powers battle over banknotes
Middle East
January 18, 2020
Yemen’s rival powers battle over banknotes
SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s warring sides opened a new front in their five-year conflict on Saturday – a battle over…
Lebanese protesters turn their ire on banks
Middle East
December 29, 2019
Lebanese protesters turn their ire on banks
BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of Lebanese protesters held a brief sit-in inside a bank in Beirut and another in the…
Profile – Nevine Gamea, first woman since 2013 to become Minister of Commerce and Industry
Business
December 23, 2019
Profile – Nevine Gamea, first woman since 2013 to become Minister of Commerce and Industry
Nevine Gamea has become the first woman to assume the post of Minister of Commerce and Industry since June 30,…
Beltone Financial expects 6.1% growth rate for Egyptian economy in 2020/21
Business
November 19, 2019
Beltone Financial expects 6.1% growth rate for Egyptian economy in 2020/21
Beltone Financial, one of the largest investment banks in the Middle East and North Africa, expects the Egyptian economy to…
Lebanese banks face threats, Hariri said to want neutral government
Middle East
November 9, 2019
Lebanese banks face threats, Hariri said to want neutral government
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese bank staff are facing abuse from customers angered by restrictions on access to their cash, the…
Lebanon’s banks reopen after 2-week closure due to protests
Middle East
November 1, 2019
Lebanon’s banks reopen after 2-week closure due to protests
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s private banks have reopened after a two-week closure because of anti-government protests. The reopening on Friday…