Al-Ahram Weekly - Economy

Keeping the lid on rice

The government has intervened to control the rise in rice prices.

Conference in the making

Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli held two meetings this week to prepare for an economic conference at the end of this month.

Search for energy-saving factories

Twenty factories will be chosen to improve energy efficiency in industry, reports Ghada Raafat.

Advances on human development

Egypt has moved up over a dozen places on the UN’s Human Development Index, reports Ahmed Kotb

Modernisation of textiles sector

The government’s modernisation plans for Egypt’s textiles sector are paying off, with a greater role planned for the private sector.

Overhaul at the customs

Restructuring is underway at the Customs Authority with the aim of drawing in more foreign investment and facilitating imports and exports, reports Nahla Abul-Ezz

Panacea for the pharmaceutical companies

The government and pharmaceutical companies are discussing ways of giving the private sector a larger stake in the industry.

Arab renewables to grow five-fold

Solar and wind power capacity will grow 500 per cent by 2030 in the Arab world, according to a recent report, writes Ahmed Kotb

Arab Initiative expands

Bahrain has joined the Integrated Industrial Partnership Initiative that includes Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan.

Ups and downs in real estate

Egypt’s real-estate sector boomed in the first half of 2022, but experts are not painting a rosy picture for the rest of the year, reports Safeya Mounir

Fuel price woes

The recent increase in fuel prices could translate into higher inflation in the coming months.

Towards reducing the debt

Egypt’s external debt has reached new highs, but experts remain confident it is at sustainable levels.

New LE10 note

A NEW polymer LE10 banknote has been released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

INTERVIEW: Raising the bar on accountancy

As the Institute of Management Accountants prepares to open a branch in Egypt, Chair of Directors J. Stephen McNally explains how it can strengthen on-the-job skills.

Stock market enters bearish mode

Egypt’s stock market dipped into the red during the first half of 2022.

INTERVIEW: European aid for development

Vice President of the European Investment Bank Gelsomina Vigliotti explains its recent activities in Egypt and help in preparation for the COP27 meeting in November to Maha Hassan.

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