{"id":616841,"date":"2024-03-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2024\/03\/12\/and-so-the-ramadan-slowdown-begins\/"},"modified":"2024-03-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T00:00:00","slug":"and-so-the-ramadan-slowdown-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2024\/03\/12\/and-so-the-ramadan-slowdown-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"And so the Ramadan slowdown begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, wonderful people. <\/strong>The traditional first day of Ramadan news slowdown was real, giving us all a breather after a busy couple of weeks as markets begin to settle into the new post-float normal. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The float remains the big story here at home<\/strong> as the business community absorbs (and begins adapting to) the new normal. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt5\"><\/a><strong>We saw healthy signs of movement and volatility in the FX market yesterday. <\/strong>Anecdotally: Bankers tell us that the carry trade is back \u2014 and volumes in the interbank market were strong. We also saw the posted USD : EGP exchange rate fluctuate throughout the day: The EGP gained 17 piasters to end the day at 49.05 to the greenback. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>So, when do we eat? <\/strong>Maghrib prayers are at 6:02 pm in the capital, and you\u2019ll have until 4:41 am tomorrow to hydrate and caffeinate ahead of fajr. <\/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\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>PSA- The Ramadan schedule is here:<\/strong> The Cairo Metro will <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryTransportation\/posts\/pfbid02xuzAecAqogWjbGUR7QensZQEmMeiYzyDT8mRcuCnWfiPzBdytg1muZGYL3b9ZkM7l\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">now run<\/a> an hour lateruntil 1am, along with the LRT which will run <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryTransportation\/posts\/pfbid06VfikzXpHVmieRgnDxeWhaMJ61knJabng3agAgKiVxfjsJvNhzXHvkYHk51ugQZJl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">until midnight<\/a> for the rest of the month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ynu2f3kb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/ads\/imgs\/180.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>Egypt is emerging as an attractive destination for Turkish textile manufacturers<\/strong>, following last week\u2019s float of the EGP, writes <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-03-11\/egypt-s-pound-plunge-gives-turkey-textile-makers-a-new-sanctuary?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. Turkish garments manufacturers \u2014 pressured by a relatively strong local currency and high minimum wages in their own country \u2014 are thinking about shifting their operations to Egypt, enticed by a weaker EGP, low energy costs, and cheaper labor. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu? <\/strong>Turkey\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/jade-textile\/about\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Jade Textile<\/a> earlier this year signed a framework <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6d22b157-fea2-45f8-9b75-2242a6952327\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreement<\/a> to invest USD 30 mn in a ready-made garments unit for a larger factory that will also house a USD 35 mn dyeing unit. News of Turkish companies setting up shop or expanding here have become a regular fixture of the local business news cycle.<\/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\">TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED UNTIL MAGHRIB-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>Missed the Oscars last night? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/d65bd7f3-57dd-4c4f-a03e-c8fb82f2e70c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EnterprisePM<\/a> has you covered, with a rundown of the most notable awards of the night and moments worth noting \u2014 ie John Cena walking on stage in his birthday suit. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Still haven\u2019t decided on a mosalsal to watch? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5ecc1474-37bb-4bc4-aaa0-f0af50e3da29\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EnterprisePM<\/a> has compiled a roundup of some of the shows airing this Ramadan season, which should help you narrow it down to a show or two amid the sea of mosalsalat to choose from. <\/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\">\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 not the big story abroad, but it should be: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/03\/11\/ramadan-hunger-gaza-israel-hamas-war-00146376\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ramadan begins with hunger worsening in<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/03\/11\/ramadan-hunger-gaza-israel-hamas-war-00146376\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaza and no end to war in sight<\/a>, writes Politico. Gaza is on (but not atop) the world\u2019s front pages. Joe Biden had suggested a Ramadan ceasefire was in reach \u2014 it didn\u2019t happen. That has many outlets diving deep into the state of relations between the US and Israel, including Bloomberg\u2019s big front-page take: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-03-11\/israel-hamas-war-revealing-tension-between-biden-netanyahu-over-gaza-deaths\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tension between Israel and US is rising with Gaza death toll<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also in Washington: <\/strong>Joe Biden\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/bidens-2024-us-government-budget-is-also-campaign-pitch-2024-03-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 7.3 tn budget<\/a> proposes new taxes on corporations and high-income earners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Plus: <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/03\/11\/tiktok-us-ban-bytedance-divest-sell\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiktok<\/a><\/strong><strong> could face a ban in the US of A<\/strong> when lawmakers vote on Wednesday and <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/03\/11\/reddit-to-raise-nearly-750-million-in-upcoming-ipo.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit<\/a><\/strong><strong> is looking to raise USD 500 mn <\/strong>in an IPO that could set the tone for tech listings this year. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/1713445\/000162828024006294\/reddits-1q423.htm#i1b9a579e78a34dfa99f7f26daeec195b_88\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">You can check out its S-1 filing here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Closer to home: Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala and G42 have launched what they see <\/strong><strong>as a USD 100 bn AI investment firm <\/strong>that will invest in verticals including AI infrastructure, semiconductors core AI technologies and applications, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-03-11\/abu-dhabi-said-to-target-100-billion-aum-for-ai-investment-firm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over in London: <\/strong>Photo editors at mainstream newspapers are freaked out that Princess Catherine\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day portrait was photoshopped. <strong>Much ado about nothing? <\/strong>Experts say the image is \u201cconsistent with an amateur splicing together different images from the same session to make a nice family portrait,\u201d the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/uk\/kate-middleton-altered-photo-princess-of-wales-07920f5e?mod=hp_lead_pos9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> writes. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why all the fuss? <\/strong>Catherine has stepped back from public life since abdominal surgery in January.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>WHILE IN BIG TECH NEWS- Chipmaker giant Nvidia is facing a proposed<\/strong><strong> class-action lawsuit <\/strong>from three authors who allege the tech giant infringed on their copyrights by using their books without permission to train its NeMo AI platform (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/nvidia-is-sued-by-authors-over-ai-use-copyrighted-works-2024-03-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/enterprise.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/INFINITY-Top-banner-EN-1600x675-v2-02.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>*** It\u2019s Going Green day \u2014 your weekly briefing of all things green in Egypt:<\/strong> Enterprise\u2019s green economy vertical focuses each Tuesday on the business of renewable energy and sustainable practices in Egypt, everything from solar and wind energy through to water, waste management, sustainable building practices and how you can make your business greener, whatever the sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In today\u2019s issue: <\/strong>We dissect OECD\u2019s economic survey on Egypt and its take on what needs to be done in efforts to accelerate climate action. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning, wonderful people. 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