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Business
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Economy
2/25/2013 5:27:22 PM
President Morsi introduces novel tax and subsidy reforms, discusses Egypt's short-term economic prospects in televised interview Sunday night
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Business
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Economy
2/25/2013 2:46:48 PM
Major drop in wheat stocks and in number of ships arriving at Egyptian ports suggest economic crisis is having effect
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Business
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Economy
2/19/2013 10:45:52 AM
In a bid to reform its extensive subsidies bill, Egypt will implement a smart cards system for subsidized fuel starting July 2013
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Business
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Economy
2/12/2013 10:51:04 PM
The state appears caught between acute diesel shortages and planned reductions of energy subsidies, upon which a proposed $4.8 bn IMF loan is conditional
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Business
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Economy
2/8/2013 4:53:25 PM
The plans to cut diesel subsidies to hotels and resorts were postponed due to the current challenges facing the sector
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Business
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Economy
2/2/2013 7:08:21 PM
The Egyptian government is working on a programme of bold energy subsidy cuts, attempting to halve the state energy bill in five years
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Egypt
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25 January Revolution
1/24/2013 7:52:01 PM
Two years since the January 25 Revolution saw the end of Egypt's Mubarak regime, food security - a basic right - remains a dream for many Egyptians
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Business
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Economy
1/23/2013 7:11:08 PM
Talks on a $4.8 IMF loan to restart as Egypt's main economic indicators for the financial year change
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Business
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Economy
1/16/2013 8:31:43 PM
The theory that currency devaluation will bolster exports has proven invalid in Egypt's case, say economists, who warn of devaluation's inevitable impact on trade deficit, inflation and state budget
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Business
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Economy
1/5/2013 5:31:44 PM
Having weathered the Arab Spring, Morocco looks set to scale back state subsidies this summer
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Business
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Economy
11/21/2012 8:39:11 PM
Days after reaching agreement with the IMF on a $4.8 billion loan, Egypt's government announces a cut in high octane fuel subsidies
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World
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Region
11/14/2012 10:51:21 AM
More than 1,000 Jordanians chanted against King Abdullah following the government's decision to cut fuel subsidies in response to IMF loan-related recommendations
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Business
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Economy
11/13/2012 6:21:25 PM
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Business
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Economy
11/11/2012 7:46:16 PM
A part of a package of energy subsidy reforms, high-end 95-octane will see its subsidy cut very soon, says finance minister
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Business
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Economy
11/2/2012 11:44:22 AM
Egypt cabinet receives results of a pilot programme selling subsidized canister of butane gas in four governorates to families carrying government ration cards or to people determined to be in need
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Business
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Economy
10/31/2012 6:25:27 PM
Port Said will open a pilot study where local wheat will be sold at international prices in order to encourage cultivation
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Business
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Economy
10/30/2012 9:41:12 AM
On the eve of the IMF's latest visit to Cairo, Ahram Online sat down with Masood Ahmed, the fund's Middle East director, to discuss the key issues regarding a $4.8bn loan for Egypt
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Business
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Economy
10/20/2012 5:37:01 PM
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Business
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Economy
10/17/2012 7:39:52 PM
World's largest wheat importer aims to build new silos over next 3-4 years, improve targeting of subsidies and reduce waste
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Business
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Economy
10/16/2012 5:11:27 PM
Spending on energy and food subsidies is unlikely to change next year, says local press, potentially upsetting creditors
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