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IMF to review Egyptian budget before resuming loan talks
Egypt
January 19, 2013
IMF to review Egyptian budget before resuming loan talks
The IMF's director for the Middle East and North Africa, Masood Ahmed, said Saturday that the fund is reviewing Egypt's…
Egypt requests delay of IMF loan approval
Egypt
December 11, 2012
Egypt requests delay of IMF loan approval
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil confirmed that Egypt has requested from the International Monetary Fund a one-month delay in approval of…
IMF: Egypt must keep steady course for loan review
Business
November 27, 2012
IMF: Egypt must keep steady course for loan review
The International Monetary Fund's board will require there is no major change in economic outlook or policy when it considers…
IMF spokesperson: Loan contingent on implementation of policies
Business
November 27, 2012
IMF spokesperson: Loan contingent on implementation of policies
The IMF loan agreement Egypt reached last week with the fund’s delegation has not been directly affected by President Mohamed…
Jordan protest numbers dwindle, but discontent persists over subsidy cuts
World
November 24, 2012
Jordan protest numbers dwindle, but discontent persists over subsidy cuts
AMMAN –– A demonstration in the Jordanian capital was a wash on Friday, as rain soaked the city a week…
Cabinet to remove subsidies for octane 95 gas
Business
November 21, 2012
Cabinet to remove subsidies for octane 95 gas
The Cabinet will remove subsidies on octane 95 gasoline, International Cooperation and Planning Minister Ashraf al-Araby said Wednesday.
Wednesday’s papers: Conflict at home and abroad
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Conflict at home and abroad
Scenes of bloody clashes between Tahrir protesters and police forces are back filling the front pages of local newspapers, accompanied…
Egypt reaches preliminary deal for US$4.8 billion IMF loan
Business
November 20, 2012
Egypt reaches preliminary deal for US$4.8 billion IMF loan
Egypt has reached a preliminary agreement with a team from the International Monetary Fund for a US$4.8 billion loan,…
Jordan lifts fuel subsidies, sparks protests
World
November 14, 2012
Jordan lifts fuel subsidies, sparks protests
AMMAN — Jordan lifted fuel subsidies on Tuesday, aiming to reduce the budget deficit and secure a US$2billion IMF loan,…
In anti-IMF march, austerity fears and economic disillusion
Business
November 13, 2012
In anti-IMF march, austerity fears and economic disillusion
Several hundred protesters gathered on Monday evening outside the stock exchange building in downtown Cairo and marched to the headquarters…