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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 is considering the increase of state support for individuals facing 'economic hardships' as a result of fiscal reforms.

Egypt and the IMF have had a sometimes tense relationship because of national pride and the international lender's efforts to persuade Cairo to undertake politically sensitive economic reforms such as subsidy cuts.

November 13th, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

IMF to Egypt: I'm available and still interested

Gabriela Ramos of the OECD said: “We cannot wait until political stability is achieved or the international financial crisis overcome.”

September 19th, 2013 - 06:43 GMT

Irony much? Arab Spring economies keen on private investments as way out of their troubles

Resolute policy action will be necessary this year

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Outlook promising, unemployment and diversifying economies still an issue in Dubai - IMF

Egypt-IMF deal pending updated reform plan

May 2nd, 2013 - 01:02 GMT

More reforms on the cards for Egypt - IMF official

Egypt is in negotiations with the Arab Monetary Fund, according to the country's finance minister

April 2nd, 2013 - 10:23 GMT

Egypt negotiating with Arab Monetary Fund

The IMF is due in Egypt on Wednesday

March 31st, 2013 - 12:42 GMT

IMF to visit Egypt on Wednesday

The IMF's Middle East and North Africa director has said subsidies are not the best way to help the poor

March 27th, 2013 - 08:34 GMT

Subsidies not a sustainable way of helping the poor - IMF

An IMF team has left Cairo after 'positive' talks (File photo)

March 18th, 2013 - 10:33 GMT

IMF leave Cairo after 'positive' talks

The US Secretary of State has said Egypt needs political consensus to help push through changes necessary an loan from the IMF

March 3rd, 2013 - 06:11 GMT

Consensus needed on Egypt's IMF loan - John Kerry

Egypt is set to finalise an economic plan to secure a $4.8 billion IMF loan next week

February 5th, 2013 - 11:32 GMT

Egypt to finalise economic plan next week

The IMF is to review Egypt's plans for the country's budget deficit before signing off on any loan

January 20th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

IMF to review Egypt's budget deficit plans before signing loan agreement

The IMF is to send a technical delegation to Egypt following succesful talk yesterday

January 8th, 2013 - 11:48 GMT

IMF technical team to visit Egypt after positive talks