Glass half-full: Egypt minister commits to market economy
Minister designate does not rule out return to IMF; Sees temporary difficulties, long-term outlook good; Investors have been concerned about policy direction - Reuters
July 20, 2011 12:57
Mideast faces higher debt costs but won’t default
Over $16 bln bonds due in Mideast, North Africa in 2011; Over $35 billion in syndicated bank loans mature this year; Default risk seen negligible but borrowing costs may rise.
February 23, 2011 4:48Egypt debt insurance costs fall sharply-Markit
Egyptian five-year credit default swaps fell 69 basis points from Tuesday's closing levels to 364 bps.
February 2, 2011 12:07
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24