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World Bank says rising food prices a concern, ready to help
World

World Bank says rising food prices a concern, ready to help

  WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Monday said it stood ready to help governments respond to a broad-based run-up…
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Business

Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers

  Soheir Salem, a housewife and mother of four, walked out to the markets last Friday looking to buy her…
US crop worry to fuel world food prices in July, UN says
Business

US crop worry to fuel world food prices in July, UN says

MILAN — Searing heat in the US Midwest is expected to see global food prices snap three months of declines…
Food prices changed drastically in May, statistics agency says
Egypt

Food prices changed drastically in May, statistics agency says

Food prices drastically changed in May compared to the previous month, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and…
With fuel shortage, Upper Egypt sees hike in food prices
Egypt

With fuel shortage, Upper Egypt sees hike in food prices

A nationwide fuel shortage has contributed to skyrocketing food prices in several southern governorates. In Qena, fruit prices increased by…
Govt to distribute food aid ahead of Eid
Egypt

Govt to distribute food aid ahead of Eid

The cabinet examined ways to distribute butane gas cylinders and food to curb price increases before the Eid holiday next…
Govt report says food prices up in September
Business

Govt report says food prices up in September

Prices of several food commodities in September were higher than during the same period in 2010, according to a government report released…
Egypt to boost wheat imports to avert political unrest
Business

Egypt to boost wheat imports to avert political unrest

Egypt, the world’s biggest wheat buyer, plans to boost imports this year to build domestic stockpiles and prevent future political…
Food prices rise in July
Business

Food prices rise in July

The prices of food commodities rose in July in comparison to June, according to a monthly government report the Central…
Householders improvise and economize as Ramadan budgets dwindle
Life & Style

Householders improvise and economize as Ramadan budgets dwindle

A week into the holy month and expenses are mounting up for poor and middle-income families. For some, Ramadan has…
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