investment
Egypt establishes new fund to finance public-private partnership projects
Business
January 20, 2011
Egypt establishes new fund to finance public-private partnership projects
The Egyptian government on Thursday announced the establishment of a
Nestle ups Egypt investment in emerging market push
Business
January 19, 2011
Nestle ups Egypt investment in emerging market push
Nestle, the world's biggest food group, will invest about 1 billion Egyptian pounds in Egypt over the next three years…
African Development Bank allocates funds for projects in Egypt
Business
January 12, 2011
African Development Bank allocates funds for projects in Egypt
The African Development Bank has allocated US$1 billion for the finance of infrastructure projects in Egypt in 2011, bank resident…
Govt grants new steel-manufacturing licenses to four companies
Business
December 28, 2010
Govt grants new steel-manufacturing licenses to four companies
Port Said National Company for Steel, Minya's IIC for Steel Plants Management, 6 October's Al-Marakbi and Assiut’s Al-Wataniya have all…
Negotiations for purchase of Omar Effendi from Saudi owner still ongoing
Business
December 27, 2010
Negotiations for purchase of Omar Effendi from Saudi owner still ongoing
Negotiations for the sale of stake in iconic Egyptian department store Omar Effendi to an Egyptian
Egypt eyes LE1.2 trillion for private sector investment
Business
December 27, 2010
Egypt eyes LE1.2 trillion for private sector investment
Egypt aims to increase private sector investment to LE1.2 trillion within the next five years, according to Minister of Trade…
Political instability challenges Egypt’s investment environment
Business
December 24, 2010
Political instability challenges Egypt’s investment environment
A new parliament dominated by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is expected to pave the way for more investment-friendly regulations.…
Egypt, Syria to launch negotiations over joint customs union
Business
December 23, 2010
Egypt, Syria to launch negotiations over joint customs union
Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid on Thursday announced the formation of a committee mandated with conducting negotiations…
Trade minister calls for ‘identifying, removing’ obstacles to investment
Business
December 22, 2010
Trade minister calls for ‘identifying, removing’ obstacles to investment
Trade and Industry Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid has called for "identifying and removing" the obstacles that currently impede foreign investment…
Egyptian businessmen eye investment in Nile Basin
Business
December 12, 2010
Egyptian businessmen eye investment in Nile Basin
The Egyptian Businessmen’s Association, a coalition of pro-business organizations, plans to carry out shuttle visits to Nile Basin countries in…