Monthly Archives: May 2012

May 8,2012 In the past year the world has witnessed the Middle East undergo dramatic changes in their governments — particularly the country of Egypt.  The Arab Spring uprisings, as many refer to it, has inspired people in the Arab world to … Continue reading →

May 8,2012 There always is a plethora of questions any stakeholder has for a presidential hopeful. For both local and foreign investors, those will often pertain to economic policies that will help the Arab world’s most populous nation out of … Continue reading →

May 8,2012 Egypt’s speaker of parliament Saad El-Katatni has said he will pass the 2012/13 state budget to parliament for review within 48 hours, Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Monday. http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/41206/Business/Economy/Egypt-to-finally-see–draft-budget-this-week.aspx     http://www3.youm7.com/News.asp?NewsID=672099&SecID=24&IssueID=0

May7,2012 After solid gains at the beginning of the year for EGPT, PMNA, GULF andGAF, performance has foundered in no small part due to heightening fears of a currency devaluation in Egypt. http://seekingalpha.com/article/564911-what-s-next-for-egypt-s-economy-after-a-currency-devaluation

May 7,2012 Egypt will need nearly 50 per cent more Nile water by 2050 to cater for an estimated population of 150 million people, according to experts at Egypt’s National Planning Institute. http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/41114/Business/Economy/Egypt-will-need-almost–per-cent-more-Nile-water-b.aspx