Credit Agricole’s personal loans reached EGP 6.165bn in 2017
The value of personal financing at Credit Agricole - Egypt increased to EGP 6.165bn at the end of 2017 compared to EGP 5.393bn in 2016, an increase of EGP 772m.…
Egypt’s microfinance portfolio reaches EGP 11.12bn at end-2017
The value of Egypt’s microfinance portfolio reached EGP 11.12bn at the end of 2017, versus EGP 6.66bn in 2016, according to Mona Zulfikar, chairperson of the Egyptian Union of Microfinance.…
Boring Bundesliga: what can be done about Bayern Munich’s dominance?
Bayern Munich are 19 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and could wrap up a sixth consecutive title as early as this March. DW asks what can be…
New trend: mental and social health startups
Venture capital supports startups in myriad domains. There are VC funds that specifically invest in health and wellness startups including companies focused specifically on mental health.Bo Shao isn't a household…
Environmental groups hit back as German coal companies try to sue EU
German coal companies recently filed a lawsuit against the European Commission to overturn stricter emission rules. Now, environmental organizations have applied to join the case to defend air pollution standards.In…
What a history-making Oscar nomination reveals about gender equality in Hollywood
It's about time: Rachel Morrison is the first woman to be nominated for an Oscar for cinematography. Hollywood is still far from gender equality, but just how pronounced is the…
Benjamin Netanyahu questioned by Israeli police about corruption scandal
Police have already arrested two people close to Netanyahu for allegedly promoting regulations for Israel's largest telecommunications company. The prime minister is also a suspect in two other graft probes.Israeli…
Grozny: Egypt’s World Cup training base
Grozny is majority-Muslim city, has one of largest mosques in Europe
Current Egyptian football generation writes their names in history: Emam
Salah is Pharaohs' wild card in 2018 World Cup, says Emam
What you need to know about Group B of 2018 World Cup
Morocco is in the ‘group of death’ along with Portugal, Spain, and Iran