Egyptian consumer confidence inches up during Q3 2014
Egyptians are cautiously optimistic, says Nielsen regional managing director
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Latest in Tag: policies
Turkey beefs up security on protest anniversary
Eight people died and thousands were injured in the heavy-handed police crackdown that ensued, as clouds of tear gas wafted through the much-loved park on Taksim Square.
Banknotes issuance increased by EGP 56.7bn in 2012/2013 FY
Government expenditure policies exacerbated budget deficit and increased demand for cash needed in circulation, CBE says
Qatar emir to change style but keep father’s policies
likely to stay the course on most of his father’s policies
MB offered support for late VP Omar Suleiman
Kamal: Muslim Brotherhood offered Suleiman to support him in the presidential elections under their conditions
Review: Columnists debate Morsy’s poor performance
Several columnists have denounced Morsy’s recent visit to Germany as an example of his failure to consider the deteriorating political situation in Egypt, criticising his decision to visit Berlin amid the political uproar. Some highlight that many Egyptians regret their choice of Morsy as president. The failing trip to Germany Mohamed Salmawi Al-Masry Al-Youm …
Telecom Egypt employees sceptical of new appointment
Employees of Telecom Egypt have met the appointment of the company’s new non-executive chief officer, Omar El-Sheikh, with muted approval. “I am neutral towards the appointment but hopefully he might meet our expectations,” the president of Telecom Egypt independent workers syndicate, Mohammed Helmy, said. Omar El-Sheikh was public relations director at Vodafone Egypt, he has …
Debate over IMF loan persists
By Islam Serour Fears of negative consequences attached to the IMF loan is fuelling debate among Egypt’s business and economic community. Some worry the loan could worsen national debt if the Egyptian pound were to be devalued, while others debate whether the government should focus more on the country’s domestic fiscal position rather than relying …