Egypt
Egypt tourism sector will grow, dependent on security
The government is making a major push to increase tourist numbers as part of its wider economic growth ambitions
EgyptCairo will be ready for backlash to ex-leader’s death
Former President Mohammed Morsi has died in court after being imprisoned since 2013, when he was ousted in a coup
EgyptEgypt's e-commerce will grow, albeit slower than hoped
With a growing population of internet users, Cairo aims to double the number of online retailers between 2018 and 2020
EgyptCairo may shift price rise blame onto private sector
Urban consumer inflation increased last month and Cairo is planning to introduce further subsidy cuts in July
EgyptEgypt will struggle to avoid further Sinai casualties
At least eight security personnel have been killed in an IS attack on a checkpoint (or checkpoints) in North Sinai
EgyptBanking rule change may hinder Egypt’s mortgage aims
The CBE plans to raise capital requirements for local banks tenfold as bank loans have increased by 27.2% in two years
EgyptTough cuts will boost investor confidence in Egypt
Cairo has announced a new round of cuts to electricity subsidies, which will be introduced in July
EgyptEgyptian wage rises will increase economic disparities
The government has increased the minimum wage and also offered pay rises to civil servants, effective from July
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