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Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020

21 Oct 2020
Egypt might just be the only nation in the Middle East and North African region to [...]
Egyptian-American Economist Mohamed El-Erian Emerges as Top Candidate for IMF Managing Director Role

Egyptian-American Economist Mohamed El-Erian Emerges as Top Candidate for IMF Managing Director Role

07 Jul 2019
The news comes as current MD, Christine Lagarde, prepares to leave her post. [...]
Egypt Set to Begin Paying Back $12 Billion IMF Loan

Egypt Set to Begin Paying Back $12 Billion IMF Loan

28 Aug 2018
We might not be Lannisters, but we're keen on paying back our dues. [...]
Egypt Has Gone From ‘Crisis Zone’ to ‘Investor Haven’ According to Bloomberg Report

Egypt Has Gone From ‘Crisis Zone’ to ‘Investor Haven’ According to Bloomberg Report

17 Aug 2018
According to a report published by Bloomberg, Egypt’s economic situation is finally [...]
Fitch Ratings Predict Positive Economic Outlook for Egypt

Fitch Ratings Predict Positive Economic Outlook for Egypt

07 Aug 2018
Egypt's economic reform programme has been praised by one of the big 3 [...]
Egypt Approves of Green Bonds to Build a Better Future

Egypt Approves of Green Bonds to Build a Better Future

04 Aug 2018
All for a better environment. [...]
Egypt's GDP at Its Highest in a Decade

Egypt's GDP at Its Highest in a Decade

27 Jul 2018
Egypt's economy seems to getting back on the right track. [...]
Egypt's Drinking Water and Sewage Fees are Set to Go Up

Egypt's Drinking Water and Sewage Fees are Set to Go Up

03 Jun 2018
Another day, another price hike [...]
Egypt's Unemployment Rate Improves by 2.3%

Egypt's Unemployment Rate Improves by 2.3%

16 Apr 2018
Though a seemingly minuscule percentage, it's nonetheless a sign of a recovering [...]
Egypt to Build Africa's Tallest Skyscraper

Egypt to Build Africa's Tallest Skyscraper

17 Oct 2017
Construction has already begun and it's set to be completed within 43 months to [...]
Fuel Prices Won’t Go up Again This Year, Says Egypt’s Finance Minister

Fuel Prices Won’t Go up Again This Year, Says Egypt’s Finance Minister

28 Sep 2017
Subsidy cuts to fuel products will be frozen for the coming year, according to [...]
Walt Disney Lifts Ban on Manufacturing its Merchandise in Egypt

Walt Disney Lifts Ban on Manufacturing its Merchandise in Egypt

03 Jul 2017
The ban has been instituted in February over concerns on Egypt's lowered credit [...]
Egypt Pays Back Billions to its Neighbours

Egypt Pays Back Billions to its Neighbours

27 Feb 2017
Egypt has shown commitment to its regional allies while showing it's a safe place [...]
Egypt Named Among World's 32 Most Powerful Economies From Now Until 2050 by PricewaterhouseCoopers

Egypt Named Among World's 32 Most Powerful Economies From Now Until 2050 by PricewaterhouseCoopers

07 Feb 2017
The Egyptian economy is expected to surpass South Korea's, Italy's, Canada's, and [...]
Central Bank of Egypt Free Floats the Pound

Central Bank of Egypt Free Floats the Pound

03 Nov 2016
We have officially moved to "a liberalised exchange rate regime." [...]
Egypt Jumps up 4 Places in World Bank Group's 'Ease of Doing Business' Index

Egypt Jumps up 4 Places in World Bank Group's 'Ease of Doing Business' Index

27 Oct 2016
The report has also placed Egypt among the top countries to improve in the [...]
Video: Renowned Economist Mohamed El Erian Explains Egypt's Stimulus Package in 20 Minutes

Video: Renowned Economist Mohamed El Erian Explains Egypt's Stimulus Package in 20 Minutes

18 Oct 2016
Mohamed El Erian offers his insights on Egypt's painful but necessary economic [...]
5 Billboards Showing How Egypt Will Get Sexy for the IMF

5 Billboards Showing How Egypt Will Get Sexy for the IMF

04 Sep 2016
This summer we got sexy for Marassi. This winter, we will get screwed for the IMF. [...]
What Will Egypt Do With the IMF's $12 Billion?

What Will Egypt Do With the IMF's $12 Billion?

11 Aug 2016
Struggling to turn around a battered economy, Egypt just secured a $12 billion loan [...]
The King of Ctrl-Z

The King of Ctrl-Z

18 Apr 2013
There's many things Nathan Anderith would like to Undo and he's probably not alone. [...]
Subbing From the Top

Subbing From the Top

09 Apr 2013
An economy built on subsidies is not an economy at all, as Nathan Anderith so [...]
Love & Lusterity. IMF: Part Two

Love & Lusterity. IMF: Part Two

14 Mar 2013
Last week, Nathan Anderith introduced us to the global economy’s ruthless cowboy, [...]
The Good, the Bad & the Lagarde

The Good, the Bad & the Lagarde

06 Mar 2013
When a cowboy rolls into town, you can feel the change coming. Maybe he’s a [...]
Week Month Year

Masr Afdal: Online Platform Championing Egyptian Products Worldwide

StartupScene speaks to Hamed El Ghool, the founder of a platform that is putting Egypt on the global e-commerce map by connecting [...]

Swvl Makes Donating Clothes Simple this Ramadan

Local bus hailing app Swvl and the Egyptian Clothing Bank have come together to help us donate our clothes easily and safely this Ramadan. [...]

Emirates NBD’s E20. & MoniMove to Offer SMEs Innovative Solutions

The collaboration is aligned with Emirates NBD’s digital strategy as the bank continues to lead the region in digital banking innovation [...]

By Hana Sammour Makes Pieces from Nature, for Nature

‘By Hana Sammour’ joins a handful of Egyptian brands in ensuring that sustainability and style go hand in hand with its [...]

7 Cairo Stores for Crystal Clarity

Whether you believe crystals have healing powers, positive energies, or are just pretty to look at, we've found the hottest Cairo shops to [...]

New Riyadh Techstars Accelerator Targeting Startups from Across MENA

Launched in collaboration with KSA’s Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, applications open in May. [...]

Nile International Swimming Championship Returns to Aswan this October

The International Nile Swimming Championship will have its triumphant return to Aswan this October, running for the sixth time after a long [...]

'Vision' Cultural Initiative to Translate Book About Churches & Islam

As part of a national cultural initiative called 'Vision in Foreign Languages', the Ministry of Awqaf is releasing a translation of one of [...]

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor [...]

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after [...]

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous [...]

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in [...]

Emirates NBD’s E20. & MoniMove to Offer SMEs Innovative Solutions

The collaboration is aligned with Emirates NBD’s digital strategy as the bank continues to lead the region in digital banking innovation [...]

Longhorn Is Formet Sahel Ready With New Seaside Branch at Diplo

Buckle up, Longhorn’s bringing mouthwatering Texas BBQ to Sahel this summer. [...]

Shawerma Meets Taco Bell's Iconic Crunchwrap Supreme in TikTok Recipe

Stop what you’re doing, someone has just combined the Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme with shawerma and we’re losing our minds. [...]

KSA's Falak Investment Hub Graduates Second Cohort of Eight Startups

In a matter of four months the batch grew by 290% and achieved 35% MoM growth, all while creating 126 jobs. [...]

Dubai Launches Multi-Billion Dirham E-Commerce Free Zone Commercity

The new facilities include office spaces as well as e-commerce logistics units and multi-client warehouses with 470,000-sq-ft of office [...]

Batistuta and DizztooSkinny Are Lone Wolves in New Track ‘Ya Rohh’

Ramadan in Egypt is usually a barren time for music, but the too Egyptian rappers have dropped a surprise new single. [...]

Smokable Drops Surprise Track ‘Ma’ Hash’ with Rapper Emsallam

Emsallam offers up yet another showcase of his impeccable rap skill in a collaboration with producer Smokable, that was left on the shelf [...]

Mivida Gets Its Own Sohour Truck by the Name of Zabady W Zabado

Can you ever have too much foul w taameya -- especially in Mivida? The answer is no. [...]

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South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

11 Aug 2020
The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after undergoing treatment and completing their quarantine period. [...]
Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

11 Aug 2020
An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor Fabio Abraham as late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. [...]
Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

11 Aug 2020
After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous goods to safe storage spaces away from passengers and civilians. [...]
Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

08 Aug 2020
Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in support for abuse victims in Egypt. Their new Facebook group, 'Abuse Relief Aide', seeks to fill that gap. [...]
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