The government is raising the minimum wage for private-sector employees for the sixth time in three years.
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What does the resumption of drilling in the Zohr Field mean for Egypt’s natural gas deficit?
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The Ministry of Finance is planning the gradual reduction and diversification of Egypt’s foreign debt.
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Sherine Abdel-Razek describes the ups and downs of the Egyptian stock market in 2024
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2024 saw Egypt offering new sectors and companies for private entities to own and operate, writes Sherine Abdel-Razek
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The government has been at pains to meet its commitment to reduce public expenses throughout the year.
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President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi’s three-leg European trip aims to upgrade relations and promote investments
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Plans to privatise Egypt’s airports are taking shape, according to a cabinet statement this week.
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While challenges remain, the privatisation of the United Bank could set a positive precedent for future reforms.
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Cyprus plans to export gas to Europe through Egypt's infrastructure, addressing Egypt's domestic energy shortage while boosting regional energy cooperation. Political, economic, and logistical challenges persist, but the partnership offers mutual benefits and increased energy security.
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There will be no further increases in fuel prices over the next six months, Government sources said this week following the latest round of increases, reports Sherine Abdel-Razek
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New privatisation deals are in the pipeline, together with potential Eurobond offerings and new foreign direct investment, reports Sherine Abdel-Razek
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The first visit by a German president to Egypt in 24 years highlights cooperation on the business and development levels rather than on politics.
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Official statements have been giving reassurances about the economy and laying the foundations for new policies, reports Sherine Abdel-Razek
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More hikes in the price of fuel are likely to come after the recent increase in prices, reports Sherine Abdel-Razek
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Al-Ahram Weekly takes a closer look at the performance of the Egyptian stock market and listed companies during the first half of this year.
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As the IMF closes its third review of its loan to Egypt, foreign-exchange inflows to the country are showing a marked improvement.
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Egypt’s subsidised baladi bread has gone up in price for the first time in more than three decades, reports Sherine Abdel-Razek
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With the slowdown in inflation and new inflows of foreign funds, the Central Bank of Egypt is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting this month.
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Egypt is ticking a lot of boxes, according to international financial institutions, reports Sherine Abdel-Razek
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