economy
Informal economy presents challenges, but also opportunities
Business
February 9, 2012
Informal economy presents challenges, but also opportunities
With Egypt’s economy struggling over the past year, everyone from generals and government officials to presidential candidates and academics have…
Will Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood mend ties with Gulf States?
Opinion
February 7, 2012
Will Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood mend ties with Gulf States?
As the Muslim Brotherhood ascends to power, a question remains on how the once “banned” group will handle the issue…
Moussa vision for Egypt could upset military
Egypt
February 7, 2012
Moussa vision for Egypt could upset military
An Egypt run by Amr Moussa would be a civilian state with an army that enjoys respect but not "a…
Minister: Qualifying Industrial Zone exports rose 11% in 2011
Egypt
January 20, 2012
Minister: Qualifying Industrial Zone exports rose 11% in 2011
Exports of textiles and ready-made clothes from Egypt's Qualifying Industrial Zones increased between January and October 2011, said Industry and…
IMF to resume talks with Egypt in February
Business
January 19, 2012
IMF to resume talks with Egypt in February
The International Monetary Fund's meetings with Egyptian officials over a financial support program will continue into February, an IMF official…
Egypt tourism revenues slipped nearly 30% in 2011
Business
January 19, 2012
Egypt tourism revenues slipped nearly 30% in 2011
CAIRO — Egypt's tourism minister says revenues from the vital tourism sector fell by nearly 30 percent in 2011 compared…
Brotherhood Supreme Guide Badie meets with US ambassador
Egypt
January 18, 2012
Brotherhood Supreme Guide Badie meets with US ambassador
The popularity of the United States is diminishing because of US support for dictators, Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie…
IMF has put no conditions on loan to Egypt, says minister
Egypt
January 16, 2012
IMF has put no conditions on loan to Egypt, says minister
Fayza Abouelnaga, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, said on Monday that the cabinet has started negotiations with the…
IMF delegation arrives in Cairo to negotiate loan agreement
Business
January 16, 2012
IMF delegation arrives in Cairo to negotiate loan agreement
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund arrived in Cairo on Monday led by Massoud Ahmed, director of the IMF's…
As Egypt returns to IMF, transparency still lacking
Business
January 15, 2012
As Egypt returns to IMF, transparency still lacking
Though largely billed as the country’s best and last hope to balance a growing budget deficit and to alleviate a…