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Egypt seeking $5 bn aid from Arab countries, international institutions
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Egypt seeking $5 bn aid from Arab countries, international institutions

The Egyptian government has opened channels of communication with a number of Arab countries and international institutions to provide up…
Combating deficit, Finance Ministry proposes raise on gov’t service prices
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Combating deficit, Finance Ministry proposes raise on gov’t service prices

Egypt is mulling raising the prices of some 14 government services to generate additional revenue for the state budget, a…
After IMF deal, Egypt’s Sisi says will not hesitate on tough reforms
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After IMF deal, Egypt’s Sisi says will not hesitate on tough reforms

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday he was committed to pushing through the reforms necessary to turn the…
Egypt’s finance minister expects first tranche of IMF loan in six weeks
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Egypt’s finance minister expects first tranche of IMF loan in six weeks

Egypt expects to receive the first $4 billion tranche of a $12 billion three-year IMF loan facility within six weeks,…
Egypt’s cabinet approves draft tax settlement bill amid IMF talks
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Egypt’s cabinet approves draft tax settlement bill amid IMF talks

Egypt's government approved a draft bill that would settle tax disputes, the cabinet said in a statement on Wednesday, a…
Egypt announces sharp rises in electricity prices as it aims to phase out subsidies
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Egypt announces sharp rises in electricity prices as it aims to phase out subsidies

Egypt will increase electricity prices by up to 40 percent for households as part of its plan to repair its…
Negotiations for $12 bn IMF loan going smoothly: finance minister
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Negotiations for $12 bn IMF loan going smoothly: finance minister

Finance Minister Amr al-Garhy has announced that talks with an International Monetary Fund delegation, which is currently visiting Cairo, have…
Egypt to sell 20-30% stakes in state firms slated for IPO
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Egypt to sell 20-30% stakes in state firms slated for IPO

Egypt will sell stakes of between 20 and 30 percent in state companies that it decides to float on the…
State-owned oil, banking and electricity firms to be privatized: Investment Ministry
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State-owned oil, banking and electricity firms to be privatized: Investment Ministry

The Egyptian government will target state-owned firms in the banking, petroleum and electricity sectors for the first wave of its…
Egypt’s external debt to reach $53.4 billion with IMF loan: minister
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Egypt’s external debt to reach $53.4 billion with IMF loan: minister

Egypt's Finance Minister Amr al-Garhy said in a television interview on Sunday that Egypt's external debt would reach $53.4 billion…
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