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African countries have the potential to “leapfrog” the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Countries across Africa have the potential to “leapfrog” the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with their “strong economic growth, increasing regional economic…
Ahmed El Bassiouny named Central Bank of Egypt’s sub-governor for economic research
MOVES- Ahmed El Bassiouny named CBE sub-governor for economic research: Ahmed El Bassiouny (LinkedIn) has been appointed as sub-governor of…
Egypt’s rate cut makes the market even more attractive to investors, says Credit Suisse
Egypt’s rate cut makes the market even more attractive to investors, says Credit Suisse: The CBE’s interest rate cut last…
What we’re tracking on 27 August 2019
Good morning, friends, and welcome to yet another slow news day. We have coverage of the final day of the…
Gov’t aims to reduce poverty rate to 28% in FY2019-2020
The government aims to reduce the poverty rate to 28% this fiscal year, down from 32.5% in 2017-2018, sources close…
Banque du Caire in negotiations to increase loan to USD 100 mn
Banque du Caire (BdC) is in talks with an unnamed Arab financing institution to increase a USD 50 mn loan…
Marakez gets EGP 1.5 bn loan from 5 banks to build Katameya mall
Real estate developer Marakez has agreed a EGP 1.5 bn syndicated loan with five banks to build a mall in…
Investors want the CBE to extend its tourism sector initiative
Investors are petitioning the Central Bank of Egypt to extend its tourism rescue initiative for investors and businesses operating in…
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