Focus on Egypt’s economic reforms as the IMF undertakes its fifth review of Egypt’s loan agreement.
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While the potential for Egyptian startups is huge, there are still some challenges that need attention
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Al-Ahram Weekly sheds light on the fintech industry on the African continent as displayed at the GITEX Africa exhibition in Marrakech.
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GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest technology shows, will shed light on the impact of artificial intelligence and startups in defining Africa’s future
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Controversy surrounds the sale of state-owned Banque du Caire
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While praising Egypt’s programme of economic reforms, the IMF highlighted some need-to-be-adopted policies
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The streak of bad news on Egypt’s natural-gas production has been broken, following three years of a decline in production, under-met demand, and increased imports, with officials now speaking of the possibility of Egypt regaining its status as a net gas exporter by 2027.
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With inflation following a downward trend, the Central Bank of Egypt will likely lower interest rates in its next meetings
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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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