{"id":677532,"date":"2025-12-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=afternoon&#038;p=677532"},"modified":"2025-12-22T14:04:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T14:04:15","slug":"homegrown","status":"publish","type":"afternoon","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/afternoon\/homegrown\/","title":{"rendered":"Homegrown"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"677534\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"677534\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/12\/22\/egypt-moves-to-fix-exit-problem-with-new-liquidation-hub\/\">\r\n                            Egypt moves to fix \u2018exit problem\u2019 with new liquidation hub                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/12\/22\/egypt-moves-to-fix-exit-problem-with-new-liquidation-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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We will also introduce you to Egypt\u2019s rising generation of leaders, founders, and executives, as well as follow the latest business and lifestyle trends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>For our first After Hours column, we sat down with our friend Jalal Abu Ghazaleh, chairman of AM Foods Group and the founder of Gourmet Egypt<\/strong>, who is on his second, possibly third, act as an exporter of specialty food products. He tells us the fascinating story of how he managed to break into the US market with a very unexpected product.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE BIG STORY TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> ? <strong>T<\/strong><strong>he Ho<\/strong><strong>tel California era of Egyptian business might finally be ending.<\/strong> The Egyptian Tax Authority is set to launch a centralized system in early 2026 specifically designed to fast-track corporate liquidation, a government source told EnterpriseAM. The move targets the market\u2019s exit problem \u2014 where bureaucratic hurdles and open tax files prevent companies from legally closing \u2014 by resolving a massive backlog of disputes that have historically left investors trapped.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong> For years, the inability to liquidate smoothly has been a hidden tax on investment. The risk of being locked in a multi-year battle over arbitrary assessments \u2014 particularly regarding VAT \u2014 has increased the risk premium for anyone considering entering the Egyptian market. A functional exit mechanism is arguably as important as investment incentives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Instead of dealing with local district offices, liquidation files will now be handled by a new (in testing) electronic platform reporting directly to the head of the Tax Authority. A high-level committee will oversee a transition toward instant closure once statutory requirements are met, bypassing the traditional audit lag. The system is also designed to process thousands of open files \u2014 many of which are currently flagged as tax evasion due to administrative disputes rather than criminal intent \u2014 before the five-year statute of limitations expires<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE BIG STORY ABROAD-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">? <strong>It\u2019s another calm afternoon in the business press, with just one story <\/strong><strong>dominating the digital front pages: <\/strong><strong>Gold prices hit a record high earlier today<\/strong>, surpassing USD 4.4k per ounce for the first time ever \u2014 slightly over EGP 6.7k per gram for 24k gold. The surge comes hot on the heels of expectations of a US rate cut, and comes as investors continue seeking safe-haven investments amid rising geopolitical tensions. Silver also saw a jump, with prices reaching USD 69 per ounce at the time of publication. Read more on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/gold-hits-record-high-fed-rate-cut-bets-silver-scales-fresh-peak-2025-12-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2600\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>TOMORROW\u2019S<\/strong><strong> WEATHER- <\/strong>It\u2019s more of the same in the capital tomorrow, with a high of 21\u00b0C and a low of 12\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/egyptian-tax-authority\/\">Egyptian Tax Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/tax\/\">tax<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/what-were-tracking-tonight\/\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n  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tag-entrepreneurship tag-food-and-beverage wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> ? <strong>EnterpriseAM sat down with Jalal Abu Ghazaleh, the chairman and founder <\/strong><strong>of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amfoodsgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AM Foods Group<\/a><\/strong><strong> and the founder of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gourmetegypt.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gourmet Egypt<\/a><\/strong>, to discuss how his \u201cmade in Egypt\u201d private-label products, including Egyptian baladi bread (known abroad as Egyptian sourdough), ended up on the shelves of a major US supermarket chain, and how this move could potentially open doors for more Egyptian food exporters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Given the rigorous FDA standards, logistics costs, and sheer competitiveness of US <\/strong><strong>retail, Abu Ghazaleh\u2019s story is a masterclass in innovation and resilience.<\/strong> <strong>Here\u2019s w<\/strong><strong>hat he learned<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Lesson #1: Maintain good contacts, personal relationships and strategic partnerships<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It all started with a chance encounter at a food expo in Paris in 2022. <\/strong>\u201cWe were in the midst of a currency crisis,\u201d Abu Ghazaleh said. \u201cI\u2019d just left my executive position at Gourmet and come back to AM Foods, my original food import and distribution business, and things weren\u2019t in a very good place for us financially because of the devaluation. I attended SIAL [the food expo] in Paris as I normally do, although I had no ability to buy new products.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It was Abu Ghazaleh\u2019s Italian ravioli supplier who first floated the idea that he should <\/strong><strong>consider exporting, given the adverse economic situation in Egypt.<\/strong> \u201cOne of my suppliers for Gourmet, who became a close friend and is now my business partner, is the largest private-label ravioli producer on the planet. He exports frozen ravioli from Italy to 18 out of the top 20 global retailers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cTo export, you need two basic things: customers and a product. I had neither.\u201d <\/strong>What Abu Ghazaleh did have was vision and the guts to try something new. With the help of his Italian friend, he was introduced to a huge potential customer from the US. Egypt had never been on their radar, but after pointing out some competitive advantages \u2014 low production costs, freetrade agreements, optimal location, and great quality products matched with fantastic service \u2014 which Abu Ghazaleh was willing to guarantee, the seed was planted. \u201cThat\u2019s when I had an \u2018aha moment\u2019 I could make this happen,\u201d Abu Ghazaleh told us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Lesson #2: Show, don\u2019t just tell<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Ghazaleh invited his potential client to come to Egypt and see for herself.<\/strong> Three months later \u2014 in 2023 \u2014 she was on the ground, visiting factories, sampling products, and experiencing Cairo. \u201cIn the months between SIAL and the visit, I had done some of the leg work to identify potential products and suppliers that could be of interest to this particular US retailer,\u201d Abu Ghazaleh told us. These included frozen artichokes and strawberries, dry pasta, and canned lentils and chickpeas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There was one more less obvious choice that caught the eye of the US importer: our <\/strong><strong>very own baladi bread.<\/strong> \u201cOn the final day of the visit, I bought a bag of fresh bread from a traditional bakery, which prompted the question, \u2018Is there anyone who can produce this on an industrial scale?\u2019 My answer was no, but that we could facilitate it,\" Abu Ghazaleh said. Eighteen months later, he made it happen. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>All of the frozen products that Abu Ghazaleh exported ended up exceeding their initial <\/strong><strong>sales forecasts, particularly the bread.<\/strong> \u201cThey were all hits, but the frozen baladi bread hit the jackpot,\u201d Abu Ghazaleh told us. The bread went viral on social media, and has been selling out across the US ever since it hit supermarket shelves in August 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Lesson #3: Build a strong team that can develop the business and support quality assurance<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cWith private labels, whether it's the US or Europe, quality assurance, trust, and <\/strong><strong>reliability are the most important factors.<\/strong> When a retailer puts their name on a product, they need to know, assure, and approve every ingredient that's being used. It\u2019s a very precise, lengthy, and complicated process, but it\u2019s worth it,\u201d Abu Ghazaleh explained. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Lesson #4: Learn to be quick on your feet and turn nos into yesses<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>One of Abu Ghazaleh\u2019s biggest initial challenges was timely deliveries to his clients, <\/strong><strong>who expected frozen samples to land on their desks within days of asking.<\/strong> \u201cIn Egypt, couriers are unable to provide that service, so I would have to pack samples in a foam box full of dry ice and fly them to Milan myself. From there, my partner in Verona would take over and ship the temperature-controlled samples to the US by courier,\u201d Abu Ghazaleh added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Lesson #5: Ethnic food becoming mainstream presents new avenues for exporters from Egypt<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Perhaps one of Abu Ghazaleh\u2019s biggest achievements on the export front is <\/strong><strong>developing a private-label food product that is being successfully marketed as Egyptian<\/strong>, loud and clear \u2014 possibly a first on such a broad scale. \u201cWhen we developed the bread for the US market, we did have to enhance it slightly with our sourdough solution, but it is still very much the authentic Egyptian baladi bread. It looks, feels and tastes like the real thing, and that\u2019s the appeal. The best way to overcome negative perceptions about this part of the world \u2014 and they are definitely there \u2014 is to convince people to come visit, taste, and see for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AM International, the exporting arm of AM Foods Group, plans to continue exporting <\/strong><strong>more products to more markets across the globe.<\/strong> Their export business operates on different models, depending on the complexity of the product. For commodity products, they facilitate contracts for the producers, but for the more complex value-added products, they act as the exporter and the principal in the transaction, Abu Ghazaleh explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Scaling means growing the team and forming new relationships so that more SKUs <\/strong><strong>can be introduced to more countries.<\/strong> \u201cMy partner and I have been meeting people around the world. We\u2019re looking at Canada, the UK, Australia, and even Asia. We're actively looking for partners that have products of superior quality with a very clear competitive advantage to join us on this journey,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>So could molokhiyya be the next thing to go viral? 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Africa and Angola as they look to secure an early lead in the opening round.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fun fact-<\/strong> Egypt holds the record for most tournament appearances (26), most matches played (111), most final appearances (10), and most title holders (seven) \u2014 the last three being in 2006, 2008, and 2010.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where to watch-<\/strong> BeIN Sports 1, 2, and 3. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other AFCON fixtures on our radar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mali vs. Zambia (Group A \u2014 4pm);<\/li>\n<li>South Africa vs. Angola (Group B \u2014 7pm).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> In the European leagues<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the Premier League:<\/strong> Matchday 17 concludes as Fulham hosts Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage tonight at 10pm. Just two points separate the two sides \u2014 the hosts sit in 15th place with 20 points, while Forest occupies 17th with 18 points, hovering just five points above the relegation zone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where to watch-<\/strong> BeIN Sports 2.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over in the Supercoppa Italiana<\/strong>, Napoli faces Bologna at the Alawwal Park Stadium in Riyadh for the final of the 38th Italian Super Cup at 9pm. This marks the fourth consecutive season the tournament has been hosted in the Saudi capital. Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, secured their spot in the finals after sending AC Milan packing, while Coppa Italia victors Bologna advanced over Inter Milan. Napoli has eyes set on their third Super Cup title, whereas Bologna are hoping to snag their first.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where to watch-<\/strong> Thmanya App.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other matches on our radar today:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pyramids vs. Masar (Egypt Cup \u2014 5pm);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Athletic Bilbao vs. Espanyol (La Liga \u2014 10pm).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/football\/\">Football<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/sports\/\">sports<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"677545\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"677545\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">OUT AND ABOUT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/12\/22\/el-hadaba-live-to-usher-in-the-new-year\/\">\r\n                            El Hadaba live to usher in the new year                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/12\/22\/el-hadaba-live-to-usher-in-the-new-year\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Presented by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DSYTtN8Dcvn\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Orange<\/a>, the night promises a packed setlist of the icon\u2019s chart-topping hits. You can book your tickets now on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Amr-Diab-Concert_7810\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketsmarch\u00e9<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Looking to share a heartwarming family moment?<\/strong> Theatro Arkan is celebrating a decade of its Golden Theatre productions, bringing back the beloved Dahab The Musical tonight. Based on the popular Egyptian film, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSAairwiHzL\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">musical<\/a> promises drama, emotions, humor, and powerful messages. Starring Nelly Sadek and Adam El Masry, the family musical is a must-see. Tickets are available on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Dahab-The-Musical_7763\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketsmarch\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saad El Oud is gracing the Hilton Cairo Grand Nile <\/strong>on Saturday, 27 December for a warm night of his oud symphonies. You can find tickets on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Saad-El-Oud_7731\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketsmarch\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING LATER-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New Year\u2019s Eve just got more magical \u2014 Medhat Saleh is bringing his timeless <\/strong><strong>classics to Theatro Arkan on Wednesday, 31 December for a live show<\/strong>, joined by a full band led by Maestro Amr Selim. Expect a decadent and festive <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRz1e8OjCBZ\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">night<\/a> to close out the year. 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The index is up 38.2% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green: <\/strong>Misr Cement (+4.6%), Mopco (+3.5%), and Abu Qir Fertilizers (+3.1%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Arabian Cement (-3.5%), CIB (-2.4%), and Telecom Egypt (-1.9%).<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/egx\/\">EGX<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/go-with-the-flow\/\">Go with the Flow<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12 December - 15 January (Friday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRw2XKMjG4H\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">Cairo Art Fair<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at TAM Gallery, Abu Rawwash. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-31 December (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/thestadium_7809\" style=\"\">The Stadium<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at District 5. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22 December (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Dahab-The-Musical_7763\" style=\"\">Dahab The Musical<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Theatro Arkan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 December (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Tul8te_7570\" style=\"\">Tul8te<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at El Arena, El Malahy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 December (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Bahaa-Sultan-Concert_7730\" style=\"\">Bahaa Sultan<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Hilton Cairo 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">JANUARY<\/span> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>January: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DP4EAtLCMp0\/\" style=\"\">Al Rawi Awards<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> submissions open. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">7 January (Wednesday): Coptic Christmas Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16 January (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Amr-Diab-Concert_7810\" style=\"\">Amr Diab concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Al Manara Arena. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">25 January (Sunday): January 25th Revolution \/ National Police Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 January (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.cairorunners.com\/races\/1\" style=\"\">Cairo Marathon<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> normal registration ends. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">FEBRUARY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6 February (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.cairorunners.com\/races\/1\" style=\"\">Cairo Marathon<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Heliopolis, Merryland Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">17 February (Tuesday): First day of Ramadan (TBD). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20 March (Friday): Eid Al-Fitr (TBD). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">13 April (Monday): Sham El Nessim. <\/span><\/p>\n<p 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