Foreign ownership of property, whether for individuals or for companies, is outlined in a number of pieces of legislation that have been passed in recent years, with a view to creating a more liberal environment for real estate investment. Perhaps the most significant law is that of Decree No. 548 that was passed in 2008. This ruling states that...
What incentives does the ministry provide to accelerate investments in renewable energy?
The launch of Egypt’s first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) should add new competition to the telecoms market and is likely spur further changes in the sector. Winning the licence could provide new impetus for legacy operator Telecom Egypt (TE), which is expected to be the lead bidder, while encouraging greater sharing of capital-intensive...
Educational shortcomings across Arab nations were widely discussed following the publication in 2002 of the inaugural Arab Human Development Report. Written by international and Egyptian experts under the auspices of the UN Development Programme, the report offered a scathing review of the state of education in the Arab world. Egypt was no exception...
How does the level of political risk in Egypt affect investments in the petroleum sector?
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