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So far $8 billion has reached Egyptian coffers. (Shutterstock)

October 22nd, 2018 - 06:05 GMT

Egypt's Economy Is Improving, but IMF Obligations Remain

Egypt’s economic reform programme is due for its fourth review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this month, with a delegation scheduled to visit Cairo soon to check whether the government is implementing its promised reforms.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi waits for a meeting with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the Palace Hotel on September 19, 2016 in New York. (AFP/Brendan Smialowski)

September 25th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

All eyes on Egypt’s human rights record during UN session

An ECESR economist argues that the same economic structural problems persist, and the IMF adopts more or less the same approach towards countries as it did back in 1991. (AFP/File)

September 25th, 2016 - 08:30 GMT

History repeats itself: Amid mounting loans, does Egypt have an economic vision?

$180 million in revenue is expected to come from cigarette taxes alone in a new bid to modernize Egypt's hospitals. (Shutterstock)

September 24th, 2016 - 07:31 GMT

Egypt to use cigarette taxes to fund universal health care

Last year the Rafah crossing was closed for 344 days, but in 2016 it has been open more regularly, though still severely restricted. (AFP/File)

September 23rd, 2016 - 01:00 GMT

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza for last day for returning Hajj pilgrims

The conflicting regulations on wheat imports led to disturbances in the market as several shipments were rejected at the ports en route to Egypt. (File photo)

September 22nd, 2016 - 06:49 GMT

Egypt reinstates old wheat policy after decline in imports

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, is marked by Muslims around the world by slaughtering a sacrificial sheep, goat, cow, or camel. (AFP/File)

September 5th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

This year’s Eid to be less bloody as Egypt imposes fines for slaughtering in the streets

Activist Haitham Mohamadeen was arrested amid protests against Egypt's deal with Saudi Arabia transferring the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia. (AFP/File)

September 4th, 2016 - 02:33 GMT

Egypt court upholds decision to extend detention of activist

Egyptian journalists and photographers protest in front of their syndicate in Cairo on 30 September 2014 demanding the release of their detained colleagues. (AFP/File)

September 4th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Egyptian courts renew detention of four journalists for 15 days

The Egyptian government says the introduction of the new technology aims to maximise revenues for the state coffers and improve the speed of services to mobile customers. (LinkedIn)

September 1st, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Telecom Egypt lands country's first 4G mobile license

Cloud seeding, invented in 1946, can enhance the ability of clouds to produce precipitation. (Pexels)

August 24th, 2016 - 12:09 GMT

Rain, rain come this way: Egypt explores cloud seeding

The Saudi flag. (AFP/File)

August 24th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Spy in Saudi: Egyptian sentenced to prison on espionage charges

Egypt has requested $1B from the UAE as part of $2 billion financial aid promised by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed during his visit to Cairo a few months ago. (File photo)

August 17th, 2016 - 01:09 GMT

Egypt looks to Arabia for another $5B in aid