Egypt aims to boost exports to $30bn, decrease imports to EGP 54bn
Exports have increased by $1bn since January, while imports declined by $7bn
Mahmoud Abdel Aziz dies at 70, leaving behind a heritage of more than 84 films
The super star is known as “the magician” from one of his most famous film roles. He acted in more than 84 films throughout his life, and more than 15…
Flotation and increased fuel prices raise ceramic prices, increase market slump
Ceramic production companies have deemed it necessary to raise their prices in the coming period following the flotation of the Egyptian pound and its devaluation, besides the increased cost of…
Egypt through the eyes of Alyssa Ramos
"I traveled to Egypt, and yes, it was safe"—this is how American blogger Alyssa Ramos started her article, published in Huffington Post on 28 October, aiming to encourage foreigners to…
‘A Day for Women’ to be screened at Dubai International Film Festival
What if the women, who spend their lives chasing their dream of providing a decent life for themselves and their children, decide to give themselves a break and spoil themselves…
The number of millionaires in Egypt
How many people possess more than $1m in Egypt? According to the Credit Suisse global wealth data report of 2015, Egypt has 23,000 millionaires in comparison to 12,000 in Morocco,…
President-elect Trump deserves a chance
Free and fair elections are one of democracy’s main pillars as is the smooth and peaceful transfer of power. America has chosen and, whether one approves of that choice or…
Large number of Arab, foreign banks in Egypt reflects country’s regional and international position: experts
Arab and foreign banks are more likely to make high profits in Egypt compared to the rest of the world
15 Arab banks, 7 joint Egyptian-Arab banks operating in Egyptian market
NBAD is one of the first Arab banks to begin operating in Egypt, and Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank recently acquired Barclays Bank Egypt