Category Archives: News

May 31,2012 CAIRO (Reuters) – The success of two polarizing figures in Egypt’s presidential election could make it harder to put in place an effective government that can tackle an economic crisis and secure vital foreign aid. http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/13823619/egypt-election-outcome-makes-economic-challenge-tougher/

May 31,2012 In the context of lax policing in the aftermath of the Arab spring, Cairo’s affluent neighbourhoods have seen the incursion of new ‘street entrepreneurs ’ from the city’s poorer areas and outskirts. Educated, business-savvy and fleet of foot, … Continue reading →

May 30,2012 WAM Dubai, 30th May 2012 (WAM) — Despite the current circumstance, Egypt has tremendous attractive investment opportunities, according to UAE Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri. http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1289999388636&p=1135099400124&pagename=WAM%2FWamLocEnews%2FW-T-LEN-FullNews

May 29,2012 CAIRO (USA TODAY) — Voters in Egypt’s first free presidential election in its history have picked a Muslim Brotherhood candidate and a former member of the ousted regime to compete in a runoff vote, the presidential elections commission … Continue reading →

May 29,2012 Egypt’s consumer confidence index declined in April on the previous month, data from Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Centre (IDSC) showed Wednesday. http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/43204/Business/Economy/Egypt-consumer-confidence-falls–pct-in-April-Repo.aspx

May 29,2012 Egypt’s new president will have to deliver — and fast — on a number of pressing economic issues. For one, he faces the mammoth task of creating jobs for the 3.38 million unemployed, 77 percent of whom are … Continue reading →

May 28,2012 Egypt experienced profound change and daunting political and economic challenges in 2011, in a year that started with the 25 January democratic uprising toppling the authoritarian regime and culminating in parliamentary elections organised “in a generally free and transparent … Continue reading →

May 25,2012 The U.S. Department of State’s Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP) will lead a delegation of American entrepreneurs and early-stage investors to Turkey May 29 to June 2. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/190972.htm

May 25,2012 Stocks took a hit earlier in the week, and many emerging markets felt the pinch more than most. However, one of those developing markets in particular is faring surprisingly well right now. http://www.uncommonwisdomdaily.com/the-case-for-investing-in-egypt-14334

May 23,2012 The survey studied mobile technology use by female entrepreneurs in countries such as Egypt, Nigeria and Indonesia, and found many positives in emerging markets – but just as many challenges. http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/business-it/tech-tea-parties-help-women-stay-in-touch-with-the-world-20120522-1z3jt.html