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Consumer Prices Will Spike By 7.5% This Year

24 Apr 2022
While the war's effects on international trade and exchange means that Egypt's [...]
Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020

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

Oodles of Noodles and Homemade Steamed Dumplings with Al Firdaws

Sis is serving up all the traditional goodies and we’re eternally grateful. [...]

Dahab’s Mesou Serves Classic Egyptian Eats

From tajines, hamam, and macarona bechamel, Mesou makes all the Egyptian goodies. [...]

Rehab City's Breakfast Club Welcomes Yatta

Next time you’re in Rehab City, drop by for some good vibes and even better food. [...]

Brunchilla is Serving up the Ultimate Comfort Food in New Cairo

Their menu is small and concise, choosing only the most drool-worthy brunch delicacies. [...]

Oodles of Noodles and Homemade Steamed Dumplings with Al Firdaws

Sis is serving up all the traditional goodies and we’re eternally grateful. [...]

Beauty Gurus Are Shooketh for Kiko Milano’s Arrival to Egypt

Kiko Milano will open up at a lot of different malls around the country. They're starting out with a launch at Mall of Egypt tomorrow, [...]

Eman & Co Sends Us Into 'Orbit' With New Jewellery Collection

Eman & Co's new collection, Orbit, is inspired by planetary movements and the magnanimity of time from a metaphysical viewpoint - [...]

Lokma Baladi Transports Mama's Kitchen to Sheikh Zayed's Qubix Hub

The new eatery is a super family-friendly spot to dine where the vibes are immaculately cosy and warm -- staying real to their mama theme. [...]

Egypt Rises to 53rd Place in 2021 Global Knowledge Index

UNDP's annual Global Knowledge Index summarises knowledge performance of countries in terms of higher education, research, development, [...]

Egypt Jumps 13 Places in Global Talent Competitiveness Index

In particular, Egypt had made huge gains within the index’s sublists for vocational and technical skills for its income group, where it [...]

USAID & EBRD Agree to Support Cultural Tourism in Cairo & Luxor

The project will support heritage and sustainable tourism by encouraging private investment in public heritage tourism projects, with a [...]

Heshek Beshek Fetishisation: Amie Sultan on Reclaiming Egyptian Dance

A disruptive voice on a stagnant ‘belly dance’ scene, Amie Sultan offers a raw and honest reflection on how our native dance has been [...]

Dahab’s Mesou Serves Classic Egyptian Eats

From tajines, hamam, and macarona bechamel, Mesou makes all the Egyptian goodies. [...]

Rehab City's Breakfast Club Welcomes Yatta

Next time you’re in Rehab City, drop by for some good vibes and even better food. [...]

Brunchilla is Serving up the Ultimate Comfort Food in New Cairo

Their menu is small and concise, choosing only the most drool-worthy brunch delicacies. [...]

Cute Assortment Trays Coming Your Way Thanks to Sunrise Trays

It’s not just an aesthetically-pleasing experience, it’s also a lovely food journey. [...]

Art D'Egypte Returns to Great Pyramids of Giza With Forever is Now II

‘Forever is Now II’ will gather 11 international artists including the likes of JR, Jwan Yosef, Natalie Clark, eL Seed and Ahmed Karaly at [...]

Entire Week Between July 9th & July 14th Declared Official Eid Holiday

That's an entire, uninterrupted week for Eid al-Adha festivities and/or summer vacation. [...]

The Smokery Beach Is Bringing Seaside Bliss to Bianchi This Summer

After three iconic years, The Smokery Beach has decided to move to Bianchi for a new chapter of their culinary life, and we’re totally here [...]

Egypt’s First Charging Station for Electric Buses Has Just Opened

The Adly Mansour station can charge up to eight buses at once. [...]

EDITOR'S PICKS
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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