investment
In economic flux, Islamic banking and finance are gaining ground
Business
October 26, 2012
In economic flux, Islamic banking and finance are gaining ground
The economic stagnation of the past year and a half has taken a toll on many businesses, but a fleet…
At Euromoney, officials try to calm investor fears
Business
October 9, 2012
At Euromoney, officials try to calm investor fears
Officials tried to assure foreign and domestic investors that the local climate for business is safe and friendly on Tuesday,…
Egypt needs investments of US$45 billion to meet target growth rate
Business
September 4, 2012
Egypt needs investments of US$45 billion to meet target growth rate
Egypt needs LE276 billion (US$45 billion) in investment this year to meet its targeted growth rate, Prime Minister Hesham Qandil…
Multi-million dollar loan from China due to arrive in National Bank
Business
September 3, 2012
Multi-million dollar loan from China due to arrive in National Bank
The National Bank of Egypt said that the US$200 million loan recently granted by the China Development Bank will arrive…
Morsy scores US$4.9 bn in investments on China trip
Egypt
August 29, 2012
Morsy scores US$4.9 bn in investments on China trip
Presidential spokesman Yasser Ali has said several investment agreements were signed between Egyptian and Chinese businessmen during President Morsy’s visit…
Tunisia needs a revolution for economic integrity
Opinion
August 9, 2012
Tunisia needs a revolution for economic integrity
Pictures of unemployed, self-immolated 26-year-old Mohammed Bouazizi line the offices of Tunisian officials, who emphasize a clear break with the…
Investment in Arab states rises despite unrest
Business
August 7, 2012
Investment in Arab states rises despite unrest
Total foreign and domestic investments in Arab states rose slightly last year despite widespread unrest, the Kuwait-based Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corp. said…
New Cabinet no quick fix for flailing economy
Business
August 2, 2012
New Cabinet no quick fix for flailing economy
As Egypt's first permanent government since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak took shape on Wednesday, the first names to emerge…
Stable investment environment is unlikely following runoff
Business
June 6, 2012
Stable investment environment is unlikely following runoff
Egyptian investors are in wait-and-see mode ahead of a crucial runoff vote in the country's presidential election, with many skeptical…