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Egypt tourist arrivals rise not back to pre-revolt levels

Egypt rose in the first four months of 2012, the cabinet said on Tuesday, but analysts say the sector is still suffering from the aftermath of the country's 2011 uprising. The revolt that ...
 
 
 

Money Market Funds achieve return of 10.53 during Q113 Hermes

), the leading investment bank in the Arab world, is named "Best MENA Asset Manager of the Year" with a total of five wins on the 2012 Zawya MENA Funds Ranking Awards, including three first place finishes for Egypt-based funds and one for a Qatari fund. The recognition underscores the division's continued ability to innovate and outperform the market despite challenging ...
 
 
 

NGOs Warn of Short-Term Resolutions in Sinai

Egyptian human rights organizations issued a statement on Monday, warning the authorities against "taking the usual route of short-term security resolutions in addressing the crisis of the kidnapped security officers in Sinai." The non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called on the government to address the roots of this crisis through responding to the demands of putting an end to ...
 
 
 

IMF again raises Egypt inflation forecast to 3-year high

The International Monetary Fund Inflation in Egypt is expected to climb to 10.9 percent this year, the highest level since 2010, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, more than it expected in April."Inflation is expected to rise in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia, reflecting recent and planned subsidy cuts and, in some cases, pressure from monetization of fiscal deficits and ...
 
 
 

Number of German tourists in Egypt exceed 2010 rates

- The numbers of German tourists visiting Egypt in March and April of this year was higher than the same period in 2010, Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou stated on Monday. A total of 226,000 German tourists visited the country in the last two months, a two percent rise on the figures for March and April 2010, which was considered a year of flourishing tourism, said the minister. In 2010, an ...
 
 
 

Barclays Bank Egypt FY2012 profit after tax up 301

- Barclays Bank Egypt announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2012 where profit after tax grew to reach EGP 368m, 301% ahead of same period in 2011. Despite the challenging economic and political situation, profits increased, driven by robust performance across all lines and segments. "The largest contributor to our improved profitability is growth of 31% on net ...
 
 
 

Egyptian army in Sinai after suspected Islamists snatch soldiers

CAIRO - Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi ordered army reinforcements to the restive Sinai on Monday amid rising tensions there over the kidnapping of seven soldiers by suspected Islamist militants. In a break from past practices, Morsi said he would not negotiate with kidnappers, which some interpreted as an effort by the beleaguered president to appear tough in the face of his falling ...
 
 
 

Egypts anti-Morsi rebels gather millions of signatures

An Egyptian activist covers her face with the petition for "Tamarod," Arabic for "rebel," a campaign calling for 15 million signatures expressing "no confidence" in Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and calling for early presidential elections, during a protest in Tahrir Square in Cairo on May ...
 
 
 

Nation to Hold Press Conference On Kidnapped Soldiers

The Egyptian presidency will hold a press conference on Monday to comment on the kidnapped security officers in the Sinai Peninsula, reported a satellite channel. The conference will notify the public of the latest developments and the steps which are being taken by the authorities to release the kidnapped soldiers. President Mohamed Mursi has vowed to consider all options to free the hostages ...
 
 
 

Chevron in advanced talks to sell downstream assets

Chevron is conducting a separate sale process for its assets in both countries, banking sources have said, speaking on condition of anonymity as the matter is not ...
 
 
 

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