FDI records $2.8bn in first half of 2013/2014 fiscal year

Compared to $3bn foreign direct investment in 2012/2013, the FDI figure in the first half of the current fiscal year represents a positive economic outlook

Doaa Farid

Saudi Arabia to grant $1.3bn in petroleum shipments in May, June

The authority requested that Saudi Arabia supply large quantities of diesel fuel during the current period in order to satisfy the needs of power stations during the summer.

Daily News Egypt

Government targets 67% GDP share from private sector

In past three years, private sector’s contribution to GDP was 60%, down from 65% registered in 2011

Sara Aggour

Palestinian among arrested as Sinai security operations continue

One recruit dies following Sunday gun fight in North Sinai

Daily News Egypt

First stimulus package’s projects to be completed by end of 2014: El-Araby

Around 60% of the stimulus package projects are done, says planning minister

Doaa Farid

Cairo next in line for new bread subsidy system: Supply minister

Khaled Hanafy says he will meet with Cairo governor Monday to discuss methods of implementation

Doaa Farid

EU Ambassador to Egypt applauds government measures to improve business climate

Government's initiative to rationalise legal framework for investment will encourage businessmen, Moran says

Doaa Farid

Mehleb’s Africa trip steps up trade exchange and investment opportunities

Prime minister’s visit to African countries results in agreements on gas and wheat imports, and investment contracts for the Arab Contractors Company and Egypt Air

Daily News Egypt

Army recruit killed in Sinai gunfight

Armed forces vows to eradicate “black terrorism and groups of darkness” from Egypt

Daily News Egypt