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Privatization program can drum up enough interest, but does the government still have time?

Egypt has the capacity to drum up enough interest to sell stakes from four major public companies on the EGX…

LEGISLATION WATCH- House signs off on several laws, including Sovereign Wealth Fund Act and the Press and Media Act: The…

France wins its second World Cup title with 4-2 victory over Croatia: France lifted the World Cup last night after…

Oh, Smiley Face, wherefore art thou? While former Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) head Atef “Smiley Face” Yakoub may be out,…

Ships passing through the Suez Canal will now have to pay their fees in advance, Suez Canal Authority (SCA) head…

Private sector could get a piece of Cairo Metro Line 3 opeations: The Transport Ministry is looking to launch a…

MIDOR looks to Afreximbank, ADIB for USD 200 mn loan to finance refinery expansions: The state-owned MIDOR is reportedly in…

Mandatory insurance for arriving tourists in the works? The Financial Regulatory Authority is drafting a bill that would force tourists…