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Private sector growth slowed in November, PMI shows
Growth in Egypt’s non-oil private sector slowed in November and business confidence fell to a record low amid fears of…
2.3 mn jobs were lost during lockdown
Some 2.3 mn jobs were lost during the lockdown in 4Q2019-2020, according to statistics in the Finance Ministry report (pdf)…
Unemployment rate falls back to pre-pandemic levels in 3Q2020
Egypt’s unemployment rate returned to pre-pandemic levels in 3Q2020, falling to 7.3% after the government eased lockdown restrictions in late…
Job creation, productivity key as Egypt exits covid crisis -World Bank
Job creation, productivity key as Egypt exits covid crisis -World Bank: Egypt needs to double down on reforms to stimulate…
What we’re tracking on 8 November 2020
Good morning, friends. The (not so) small matter of that election across the pond is the only thing anybody is…
How much can returning Egyptian expats affect the country’s unemployment rate?
From the Department of the Obvious: Egypt could see sharp upticks in unemployment if waves of GCC expats return to…
What we’re tracking on 12 October 2020
Mondays are typically the quietest news day of the week, and today is no exception. So a pro tip for…
What we’re tracking on 5 October 2020
Good morning, ladies and gents, and welcome to what is (so far) a relatively calm news day. We love writing…
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