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Pfizer clearance for teens?
The Health Ministry reported 1,090 new covid-19 infections yesterday, up from 1,078 the day before. The ministry also reported 60…
African sovereign wealth funds are prioritizing the local over the global
The pandemic was “a boon” for African sovereign wealth funds that invest at home, providing a boost to sectors in…
THIS EVENING: Egyptians banned from Oman; ADQ spending spree; European econmists call for gender equity in central banking.
First things first: May the Fourth be with you — happy Star Wars Day to our fellow geeks. THE BIG…
Last Night’s Talk Shows on 4 May 2021
The talking heads were preoccupied last night with recapping Egypt’s vaccination program and providing commentary on the latest in diplomacy,…
Another purge of Ikhwanis?
Civil servants with proven ties to the Ikhwan could face automatic dismissal under a proposed bill to be put to…
Underage marriage = no welfare benefits
SMART POLICY- Financial support from the Takaful and Karama program could become contingent on families refraining from marrying off underage…
More good FX news: The Russians will be back in June
Direct flights between Russia and Egypt are set to resume in June, Russian ambassador to Egypt Georgiy Borisenko told Red…
Egypt remains top carry trade as CBE leaves rates on hold
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) left rates on hold for a fourth consecutive meeting last Wednesday as policymakers looked…
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