industry
For social justice, government must reform fuel subsidies
Business
October 16, 2011
For social justice, government must reform fuel subsidies
If Egypt is to achieve social justice and an efficient economy, the government must strengthen its regulatory capacity, remove subsidies…
Analysts voice optimism for Egyptian investments in post-Qadhafi Libya
Business
September 1, 2011
Analysts voice optimism for Egyptian investments in post-Qadhafi Libya
Analysts have predicted that Egyptian investments in Libya will be positively affected by the success of anti-regime rebels in ousting…
Egypt mulls removing energy subsidies for certain industries
Business
August 16, 2011
Egypt mulls removing energy subsidies for certain industries
The government is considering removing its energy subsidies to the steel, cement, fertilizers, and ceramics industries, said Deputy Prime Minister…
Postcard from Rafah: Above and under the ground
Life & Style
June 5, 2011
Postcard from Rafah: Above and under the ground
Like other border towns, Rafah misses certain details of everyday city life. Lying at Egypt’s most northwestern tip, Rafah seems…
Oriental Weavers say shares not owned by Mubarak family
Business
February 14, 2011
Oriental Weavers say shares not owned by Mubarak family
Oriental Weavers Carpets, one of the largest manufacturers of machine-woven rugs in the world, has denied that deposed President Hosni…
Govt considers raising prices of land allocated for industry
Business
November 8, 2010
Govt considers raising prices of land allocated for industry
The government is currently studying a proposal for a gradual increase in the price of state land allocated for industrial…
Five Egyptian, Arab companies to apply for steel production permits
Business
October 18, 2010
Five Egyptian, Arab companies to apply for steel production permits
Five Egyptian and Arab companies, including local giant Ezz Steel, obtained technical qualification applications on Monday, allowing them to compete…
IDA offers contractual terms for new permits for steel production
Business
October 17, 2010
IDA offers contractual terms for new permits for steel production
Egypt's Industrial Development Authority (IDA) on Sunday offered the contractual terms for new production permits for construction steel and billets…
Consortium: Egypt capable of producing cement needed for nuke reactor
Business
September 1, 2010
Consortium: Egypt capable of producing cement needed for nuke reactor
A consortium of multinational companies comprised of KHD (Germany), ABB (Switzerland) and UZIN (Romania) have submitted a feasibility study to…
Govt to continue raising energy prices
Business
June 22, 2010
Govt to continue raising energy prices
The industrial energy pricing committee will meet today to decide on the percentage increase in the prices of natural gas…