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Economic update | Egypt: Year in Review 2012

8 Jan 2013
The country’s first full post-revolutionary year has seen the first free presidential elections in Egypt’s long history, and signs of a recovery in GDP growth, but also the teething problems of a young democracy with serious economic challenges ahead. As a large and growing market, strategically located, with some important natural resources, and a tradition of economic liberalisation stretching back several decades, Egypt is an enticing prospect for many investors.
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Economic update | Egypt: Telecoms competition

5 Dec 2012
Discussions are continuing over the long-awaited potential introduction of a new mobile operator in Egypt, which has the potential to dramatically tighten margins in what is already a very competitive sector. If the agreement is concluded, incumbent operators may find themselves looking to further expand value-added services (VAS) to maintain revenue streams and margins.
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Economic update | Egypt: Meeting rising gas demand

17 Oct 2012
Egypt benefits from a sizable supply of natural resources, including gas reserves that place it amongst the top three producers on the African continent. While a steep rise in domestic demand has increased pressure on producers, prompting a rethink in how the country uses its gas, new gas finds and temporary gas imports will help alleviate concerns.
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Economic update | Egypt: Confidence boost for capital markets

10 Oct 2012
Investor interest in Egyptian bonds and shares is on the rise as greater political stability and signs of economic recovery help stimulate confidence in the country.
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Articles & Analysis | Waiting game: High potential for sharia-compliant offerings, but regulatory uncertainties remain from The Report: Egypt 2012

As financial services firms regain ground after a tumultuous 2011, conditions are ripe for sharia-compliant banking, investment funds, insurance ( takaful) and bonds and equity instruments ( sukuk) to put Egypt on the global Islamic financial services (IFS) map. The concerns about conventional banking, resulting from the global...

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Articles & Analysis | Top five banks: The largest players in the sector from The Report: Egypt 2012

The nation’s banks weathered a perfect storm of economic and political crises in the 2008-11 period. With a new government now established, supporting GDP growth and a rising rate of consumer spending, so long as the country remains stable the sector is well-positioned for profitability. What follows is a look at the top-five players in the sector...

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