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Pro-SME strategy is an aeroplane without wings

Despite increasing focus by the government and the Central Bank of Egypt…

Daily News Egypt

Cybercrime bill: closing last gate of freedom

With parliament set to discuss a new bill that would crack down…

Toqa Ezzidin

VAT: the lifeline to escape from budget deficit

90% of food commodities are exempt from VAT, says Finance Minister

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Will Israeli natural gas flow in Egypt’s pipelines?

A recent visit by Egypt’s Foreign Minister could signal potential cooperation between…

Mohamed Samir

Turkey and Egypt: a new opening for rapprochement?

Lack of economic incentive for Egypt will continue to inhibit chances for…

Nicholas Mehling

Developing young minds: Educate Me looks to create a stronger workforce by reforming education

Educate Me is looking to educate Egypt’s underprivileged youth and equip them…

Adel M. Fakhry

Curbing the sweet tooth: price changes affecting appetite for Eid Al-Fitr favourites

This year’s festive season has proved to be the weakest in demand…

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Global economic decline poses challenge to Egypt’s development

Despite promises of recovery, faith in IMF policies have been seriously challenged…

Nicholas Mehling

Breaking through: women pioneers in Egypt’s technology sector

The field of technology is often stereotyped as a specialisation dominated by…

Shaimaa Al-Aees