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World trade is getting increasingly deregulated (and disorganized) + A shifting world of work needs businesses to adapt quickly
A global economy without a cop: The world trading system is grappling with deregulation as the World Trade Organization (WTO) becomes increasingly sidelined, the Wall Street Journal writes. Countries have been imposing greater export controls, subsidies, and tariffs that undermine trade relations — a trend spearheaded by the world’s two largest economies, the US and […]
The Recruit: Lawyer-turned spy navigates the office politics of the CIA
? ON THE TUBE TONIGHT- (all times CLT) Of all the spy-adventure content available on Netflix, The Recruit is worth watching. The limited series follows Owen Hendricks, a fresh graduate lawyer, who gets recruited by the CIA as his first job. Unfamiliar with the workplace culture and politics, Owen struggles to maintain control when he […]
It’s Egypt vs. the US at the Handball World Cup
⚽ In the last round of the first stage of the Handball World Cup: Egypt faces off against the US tonight at 7pm. So far, the Pharaohs are leading the group after coming out on top in two matches, thereby securing their qualification for the next round, regardless of today’s outcome. Who will face Pyramids […]
Lots of music and movement to get you over the midweek hump
? OUT AND ABOUT- (all times CLT) The legendary pianist and composer, Omar Khairat, is playing tonight at the Cairo OperaHouse at 8pm. Don’t miss out on power girls mmmmmalak, El Kontessa & Jana, as they spin the night away with heavy bass beats at Cairo Jazz Club in Agouza at 9pm. Prepare to sing […]
Do dreams choose the dreamer?
? UNDER THE LAMPLIGHT- Strange the Dreamer will steal away your soul: The novel, written by Laini Taylor, follows Lazlo Strange, a war orphan who believes that “the dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around.” Strange is an avid reader, and is obsessed with the whimsical “lost city of Weep” and is seeking […]
What the markets are doing on 17 January, 2023
The EGX30 rose 0.9% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 3.14 bn (85.7% above the 90-day average). Regional investors were net sellers. The index is up 9.5% YTD. In the green: QNB Al Ahli (+5.7%), Ibnsina Pharma (+4.4%) and Heliopolis Housing (+4.4%). In the red: Alexandria Containers and Cargo (-2.6%), Abu Qir Fertilizers (-2.0%) […]
Meet our founder of the week: Hassan Fayed, founder and CEO of Aydi
OUR FOUNDER OF THE WEEK- Every Tuesday, Founder of the Week looks at how a successful member of Egypt’s startup community got their big break, asks about their experiences running a business, and gets their advice for budding entrepreneurs. Speaking to us this week is Hassan Fayed (LinkedIn), founder and CEO at Aydi, an HR […]