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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 forces then deployed in the area as technical teams started to rebuild the towers, which feed a power line that supplies electricity to Jordan. (AFP/File)

January 22nd, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Daesh militants destroy transmission towers in Sinai, Egypt

United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki Moon delivering a speech during a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the International Court of Justice. (AFP/File)

January 18th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Not over yet: Saudi may take Red Sea Islands transfer case to International Court of Justice

The government announced in 2014 adopting a strategy to cut fuel subsidies that already eats up 20 percent of the state budget. (File photo)

November 6th, 2016 - 05:11 GMT

Egypt hikes fuel prices up to 47 percent

A member of Egyptian special forces in Sinai. (AFP/File)

October 31st, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Ongoing Sinai clashes leave 4 Egyptians dead

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood defendants stand behind the bars during their trial. (AFP/File)

October 30th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Muslim Brotherhood supporters get life sentence in Egypt for 2013 unrest

Egypt is currently reviewing eligibility for a smart card system through which low income Egyptians access state-subsidised food. (File photo)

October 20th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Egypt mulls reintroduction of subsidies for vulnerable groups

The Egyptian government agreed earlier this month to issue international bonds worth $3-5 billion. (File photo)

October 19th, 2016 - 04:39 GMT

Only $6B to go: Egypt pushes to meet IMF funding requirements

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had initially promised modernity and vowed religion would not be used in politics again, but the authorities' actions say otherwise. (AFP/Mohamed El-Shahed )

October 17th, 2016 - 10:45 GMT

Egyptian sets himself on fire in protest of government

Orange Egypt signed a $484 million worth deal, Vodafone Egypt signed the agreement for $335 million, while Etisalat finalized a $535.5 million deal. (File photo)

October 17th, 2016 - 06:04 GMT

Egypt: Vodafone, Etisalat, Orange sign agreements for 4G licenses

According to an anonymous source, one reason behind the decline in sugar and the associated price hike is the new regulations imposed by the ministry of supply on the distribution of sugar. (Shutterstock)

October 13th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Sugar rush: Egyptians face inflated prices as sugar disappears from supermarket shelves

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah a-Sisi. (AFP/File)

October 11th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

More cryptic words from Sisi: ‘Western perspective on human rights’ does not apply to Egypt

Egypt also decided to scrap the process of sending a team of six government officials to the port where the wheat was being shipped from. (Shutterstock)

September 28th, 2016 - 04:28 GMT

Egypt outsources wheat inspections to Swiss company, angering traders