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The IMF is in Cairo for crucial talks over a $4.8 billion loan (File Photo)

March 17th, 2013 - 11:47 GMT

IMF in Cairo for crucial talks

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation arrived in Cairo late on Saturday to resume talks on a $4.8 billion loan to Egypt, reports state-owned news agency MENA.

A former irrigation minister, Qandil was the first prime minister to be appointed by President Morsi. While he is not formally affiliated to any political party, Qandil is said to have sympathies with the Muslim Brotherhood.

March 13th, 2013 - 07:17 GMT

Egypt's government faces imminent dismissal, says leading politician

Egypt has refused emergency credit from the IMF

March 13th, 2013 - 03:33 GMT

Egypt refuses emergency IMF loan

The Egyptian economy is starting to pick up after the Arab Spring

September 23rd, 2012 - 11:08 GMT

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