The IMF has long been scrutinized for prioritizing macroeconomic reform over inclusive development that is felt across [...]
Egypt’s stock market got a major boost in 2021
The Egyptian Stock Exchange isn't anywhere near its full potential, as per experts. However, 2021 seems to [...]
Egypt’s economic integration with rest of Africa: Breakthroughs and missed opportunities
In 2018, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement was founded, paving the way for free trade amongst [...]
New edition of the campaign “This is how I moved my #BusinessForward” dedicated to responsible business
In late 2020, amidst lockdowns that had just started to be a new norm, Business Forward launched [...]
Exclusive: Mahmoud Mohieldin breaks down where Egypt’s economy stands and the way forward
When Egypt’s economic reform journey took off in 2016, officials focused on measures and policies that aim [...]
Egypt’s private sector will be driving economic growth, experts say at Business Forward 2021 annual event
The private sector is crucial for Egypt’s economic growth; fortunately, the government is realizing this with its [...]
Ain Sokhna to get Africa and Middle East’s biggest petrochemical complex
Building the Middle East and Africa's biggest petrochemical indutrial complex may soon be underway in Ain El [...]
Cairo’s air pollution costs Egypt EGP 47 billion annually
A staggering EGP 47 billion is how much air pollution in greater Cairo costs the Egyptian economy. [...]
Egypt is spending EGP 700 billion to uplift rural life
The biggest poverty-alleviating project in the world? That's the aim of Hayah Karima, a mega project aiming [...]
Suez Canal on Wheels
"Suez Canal on wheels," is how the new and highly anticipated high-speed rail system has been described, [...]