Latest in Interviews Highlight
Latest in Interviews
Chinese companies likely to invest about $2bn in Egyptian manufacturing sector over 2019
China will discuss importing Egyptian gas to its market, says economic counsellor
The Angel should be dealt with in a serious way, we should understand what message Israel tries to send: Tarek Fahmy
Film debuted on 14 September on Netflix
Egypt becoming much more business friendly: Blanchet
Egypt’s economic situation has continued to improve during 2018, our overall views remain positive
Saudi-Egyptian construction company to begin selling its administrative capital’s units early October
Over past 44 years, SECON nearly completed 40 projects, says CEO
SGH group likely to inaugurate its Alexandria medical city late 2019
We receive 290,330 Egyptian patients, 4,772 foreign patients annually, says CEO
Communications with Saudi-UAE investors to bring back horse races: Al Gezira Sporting Club president
Plan to develop tennis court under sponsorship of senior businesspersons, says Jazarin
Robusta plans to expand its expansion in Europe by opening offices in Sweden, Australia
Company organises annual e-commerce summit to discuss future of industry, highlight challenges
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Opera in Egypt has substantial audience
We did not accept being pressured by famous figures to allow kitsch in opera, says Saber
‘The Big 5’ exhibition boosts flow of FDI into Egypt’s construction sector
The Daily News Egypt sat down for an interview with Heijmans, the transcript for which is below, lightly edited for clarity
Afreximbank to sign cooperation agreement with SCZone to further boost relations
Bank expects to finance factoring transactions for $76m for businesses in Egypt, five African countries in 2018, says president
Ain Shams University discriminated against students with special needs, minister pledges to sue person at fault
‘We are against discrimination against special-needs students preventing them from joining university at any level,’ says Heba Hagras
MIC to offer three new insurance products to market this year: chairperson
Company achieved premiums worth EGP429m in FY 2017/2018, says Fathy
Egyptian Arab Land Bank will take new rank in Egypt by September 2020: vice chairperson
We assumed office in October 2017, have done our best to put bank on right track, says Gadallah
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Egypt witnessed gradually stronger growth, disinflation, rebound in FX reserves: Fitch senior director Middle East, Africa Sovereigns
The senior director and head of Middle East and Africa Sovereigns at Fitch, Jan Friederich, spoke about viewing improvements in the country’s economy following an inflationary spike. Daily News Egypt sat down for an interview with Friederich, and Primary Analyst Jermaine Leonard at Fitch. The transcript for which is below, lightly edited for clarity: How …
EIB provides €521m to support Egypt’s private sector development in seven months
The Kitchener drain project with a fund of €214m is expected to be signed by the end of 2018 with increasing finance to the private sector with a fund of €375m, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Dario Scannapieco told Daily News Egypt.
Egypt economy to offer mouth-watering opportunities soon: Capital Economics Jason Tuvey
CBE to leave rates on hold till further evidence of falling inflation
Achievements of economic reform programme promising internally, externally: El-Kady
The state supported by the plan of the CBE is working to extend the system of financial inclusion to include all segments of the Egyptian society.
Long-term investment in Egypt to provide higher ROI than government debt instruments: Gadallah
Large real estate projects best option for government to bring about rapid development, solve problem of unemployment, says vice chairperson of Egyptian Arab Land Bank
Egypt’s economy growth potential considered enormous, subsequently banking sector: Abaza
Egyptian market filled with lucrative, untapped opportunities, says CEO, board member at CIB
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Egyptian economy witnesses strong signs of improvement after corrective measures taken by government: Berro
Daily News Egypt sat down for an interview with Berro, whereby he stated that one of the major current strengths of the Egyptian economy is the ability to attract new FDIs and strong tourism proceeds
GIG targets 10% increase in premium volumes, 13% increase in net profits this FY
GIG achieved insurance premiums in FY 2017/2018 worth EGP 971m
Egypt our choice, its economy among top in Africa, with large population: Soda Mobile brand director
Company has two smartphones models, plans to launch two more, targets 5% market share by end-2019
Huge growth potential awaits Egypt, MENA by adopting blockchain, easing burden of deep-rooted legacy systems: executive director MENA, Consensys
Blockchain enables safe, secure, non-repudiable exchange of value, allowing all aspects of life to be easily interchanged
E-wallet, EGN Banking services have room for growth if rules get established: Aman CEO
Aman agrees with Telecom Egypt to provide instalment services at its POS, says Moghazy
Economic reforms seen as brave, stimulation of private sector, job creation remains crucial: head of KfW Development Bank Office Cairo
Daily News Egypt sat down for an interview with Burkhard Hinz, head of KfW Office Cairo of KfW Development Bank, to review his insights on such matters, and the bank’s evaluation of the economic situation.
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Government, CBE moves contribute to shifting towards cashless society: Fawry managing director
We are negotiating with ministries of transport, justice, interior to provide electronic payment solutions for their services, Okasha
Etisalat Misr investments this year up to EGP 3.5bn
Data Services main engine of telecommunications sector, accounting for 30% of revenues, says Hegazy
L’Oreal Egypt factory exports 85% of its production capacity: managing director
Factory seeks to increase productivity to 300m unit, says Julia
Domty targets increasing sales by 14% to reach EGP 2,700bn by end of 2018: vice chairperson
Targeting to reach about 8.9% profit margin on total sales by year’s end, says El Damaty
Tourism sector sees remarkable improvements, our performance numbers reflect this: Hilton Luxor general manager
The General Manager at Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Florian Gruhl, told Daily News Egypt that the tourism sector has seen remarkable improvements and that their performance numbers reflect this. Daily News Egypt sat down for an interview with Gruhl, who talked about Hilton’s plan in the coming five years, especially, after they received TripAdvisor’s …