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Conflicts rarely remain confined to their geographic borders. Their economic consequences often travel far beyond the battlefield, influencing trade flows, financial markets, and strategic industries. The October 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict illustrates this reality. While the confrontation began within a localized region, its ripple effects quickly spread across neighboring economies. Shipping ...
- April 28, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Conflicts rarely remain confined to their geographic borders. Their economic consequences often travel far beyond the battlefield, influencing trade flows, financial markets, and strategic industries. The October 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict illustrates this reality. While the confrontation began within a localized region, its ripple effects quickly spread across neighboring economies. Shipping
- April 28, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Climate policy is no longer just an environmental concern. It is increasingly a financial one. As governments strengthen commitments to climate targets and introduce new environmental regulations, markets must adjust to a rapidly evolving policy landscape. Carbon pricing, emissions regulations, renewable energy incentives, and environmental standards all influence corporate costs, ...
- April 28, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
- climate | policy | volatility
Climate policy is no longer just an environmental concern. It is increasingly a financial one. As governments strengthen commitments to climate targets and introduce new environmental regulations, markets must adjust to a rapidly evolving policy landscape. Carbon pricing, emissions regulations, renewable energy incentives, and environmental standards all influence corporate costs,
- April 28, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
Digital transformation is rapidly reshaping economies across the world. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital payments are redefining how businesses operate, how governments deliver services, and how societies interact. Yet while digital innovation holds enormous potential, its benefits are not always evenly distributed. Without deliberate strategies to ...
- April 9, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Digital transformation is rapidly reshaping economies across the world. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital payments are redefining how businesses operate, how governments deliver services, and how societies interact. Yet while digital innovation holds enormous potential, its benefits are not always evenly distributed. Without deliberate strategies to
- April 9, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
When AI enters the conversation, many imagine dystopian futures: machines making decisions without humans, autonomous systems controlling critical aspects of our lives. The immediate risk, however, is not AI itself; it is how humans choose to interact with it today. Digital tools have always been designed to augment human capabilities: ...
- March 9, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
When AI enters the conversation, many imagine dystopian futures: machines making decisions without humans, autonomous systems controlling critical aspects of our lives. The immediate risk, however, is not AI itself; it is how humans choose to interact with it today. Digital tools have always been designed to augment human capabilities:
- March 9, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
Artificial Intelligence is transforming academic research, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance productivity while raising critical questions about ethics, authorship, and the production of knowledge. Quality Versus Quantity There is a definite need for prudent use of AI. While AI tools such as large language models (LLMs) can accelerate research and ...
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
- AI | Research | Responsibility
Artificial Intelligence is transforming academic research, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance productivity while raising critical questions about ethics, authorship, and the production of knowledge. Quality Versus Quantity There is a definite need for prudent use of AI. While AI tools such as large language models (LLMs) can accelerate research and
- February 22, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Imagine bustling marketplaces overflowing with energy, family-owned businesses thriving for generations, and a new wave of tech startups taking root. This is the vibrant mosaic tiled across emerging markets like Egypt. Here, the spirit of entrepreneurship isn’t just alive; it’s engraved into the very fabric of the economy. This drive ...
- May 13, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
Imagine bustling marketplaces overflowing with energy, family-owned businesses thriving for generations, and a new wave of tech startups taking root. This is the vibrant mosaic tiled across emerging markets like Egypt. Here, the spirit of entrepreneurship isn’t just alive; it’s engraved into the very fabric of the economy. This drive
- May 13, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
According to recently published research compiled by Antler, a Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm, out of all African universities the American University in Cairo produced the highest proportion of individuals who went on to found highly successfully startups. More specifically, the report referred to growth-stage startups (ones that raised more ...
- October 10, 2021
- 4 MIN / READ
According to recently published research compiled by Antler, a Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm, out of all African universities the American University in Cairo produced the highest proportion of individuals who went on to found highly successfully startups. More specifically, the report referred to growth-stage startups (ones that raised more
- October 10, 2021
- 4 MIN / READ
![[Video] Egypt’s entrepreneurial environment in the age of COVID-19: Experts share their thoughts](https://businessforwardauc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/main-bf-1024x576.jpeg)
On December 14, three experts from Egypt and abroad came together at Business Forward’s annual event –the first ever to be held online- to discuss how Egypt’s SMEs community rode through the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offering a macroeconomic picture was Mohamed Youssef, chairman and chief executive officer of ...
- December 23, 2020
- 4 MIN / WATCH
On December 14, three experts from Egypt and abroad came together at Business Forward’s annual event –the first ever to be held online- to discuss how Egypt’s SMEs community rode through the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offering a macroeconomic picture was Mohamed Youssef, chairman and chief executive officer of
- December 23, 2020
- 4 MIN / WATCH
Black Friday Sales taking place this month are taking their toll on Cairo’s e-commerce sites. The sales rash is contagious, not only to consumers, but also to marketers. The season is a win-win, where customers need to leverage this one-time opportunity to buy their needs at discounted prices, and merchants ...
- November 29, 2020
- 4 MIN / READ
Black Friday Sales taking place this month are taking their toll on Cairo’s e-commerce sites. The sales rash is contagious, not only to consumers, but also to marketers. The season is a win-win, where customers need to leverage this one-time opportunity to buy their needs at discounted prices, and merchants
- November 29, 2020
- 4 MIN / READ
According to a recently published report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Egypt’s agricultural business (agri-business) sector, which includes agriculture and food processing, contributes 24.5 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 23.2 percent to labor value added. 78.3 percent of food processing takes place in ...
- October 28, 2020
- 4 MIN / READ
According to a recently published report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Egypt’s agricultural business (agri-business) sector, which includes agriculture and food processing, contributes 24.5 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 23.2 percent to labor value added. 78.3 percent of food processing takes place in
- October 28, 2020
- 4 MIN / READ
In this insightful interview, Moataz Darwish, Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Management, discusses how students can prepare for the impact of AI on the job market and security, the importance of adapting to AI without over-reliance, and the business sectors that will benefit the most from AI ...
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / WATCH
In this insightful interview, Moataz Darwish, Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Management, discusses how students can prepare for the impact of AI on the job market and security, the importance of adapting to AI without over-reliance, and the business sectors that will benefit the most from AI
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / WATCH
Family businesses are a driving force of many economies around the world. Some of these businesses have a rich, multi-generational legacy that comes with their names. However, the histories of family businesses is a topic left largely unexplored by both academic circles and business communities, which is why the collaboration ...
- April 3, 2023
- 4 MIN / READ
Family businesses are a driving force of many economies around the world. Some of these businesses have a rich, multi-generational legacy that comes with their names. However, the histories of family businesses is a topic left largely unexplored by both academic circles and business communities, which is why the collaboration
- April 3, 2023
- 4 MIN / READ
“Once you leave the office, you disconnect so you don’t bring business to home. We’ve learned to separate between work and family life when we sit together as family every week,” says Mohamed El Nasharty, export manager of Al Manar Group, a well-endowed family-run business that has worked in the ...
- March 21, 2023
- 4 MIN / READ
“Once you leave the office, you disconnect so you don’t bring business to home. We’ve learned to separate between work and family life when we sit together as family every week,” says Mohamed El Nasharty, export manager of Al Manar Group, a well-endowed family-run business that has worked in the
- March 21, 2023
- 4 MIN / READ
How could the economic boom of Asian businesses be explained? Is there a special mantra which makes profitability on their side, no matter what? And could their rocking success be prescribed so that it would be adopted by their non-Asian counterparts? What puzzles business experts about Asian companies is their ...
- November 8, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
How could the economic boom of Asian businesses be explained? Is there a special mantra which makes profitability on their side, no matter what? And could their rocking success be prescribed so that it would be adopted by their non-Asian counterparts? What puzzles business experts about Asian companies is their
- November 8, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
On December 14, three experts from Egypt and abroad came together at Business Forward’s annual event –the first ever to be held online- to discuss how Egypt’s SMEs community rode through the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offering a macroeconomic picture was Mohamed Youssef, chairman and chief executive officer of ...
- December 23, 2020
- 4 MIN / WATCH
On December 14, three experts from Egypt and abroad came together at Business Forward’s annual event –the first ever to be held online- to discuss how Egypt’s SMEs community rode through the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offering a macroeconomic picture was Mohamed Youssef, chairman and chief executive officer of
- December 23, 2020
- 4 MIN / WATCH
If you’re one of many people concerned about climate change and its impact on the future, then you’re probably thinking about carbon emissions, and there is a chance you know it’s the largest companies in the world that are responsible for the largest amount of carbon emissions. In fact, just ...
- January 25, 2023
- 4 MIN / READ
If you’re one of many people concerned about climate change and its impact on the future, then you’re probably thinking about carbon emissions, and there is a chance you know it’s the largest companies in the world that are responsible for the largest amount of carbon emissions. In fact, just
- January 25, 2023
- 4 MIN / READ
![[Explained] carbon credit markets](https://businessforwardauc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-pixabay-459728-1024x683.jpg)
Climate change is the talk of the hour and comes with that the talk about green finance of climate action of and solutions. Carbon credits trading is one of the ways to be largely adopted in the coming years to address the issue of climate change. Only recently, the Egyptian ...
- November 23, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
Climate change is the talk of the hour and comes with that the talk about green finance of climate action of and solutions. Carbon credits trading is one of the ways to be largely adopted in the coming years to address the issue of climate change. Only recently, the Egyptian
- November 23, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
COP27 is hosted in Sharm El Sheikh amid the participation of thousands of people, and lots of questions arising about climate change and how it’s linked to many other topics. Ahmed El Sayed, associate professor of economics at the AUC School of Business and director of research at Abdul Latif ...
- November 13, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
COP27 is hosted in Sharm El Sheikh amid the participation of thousands of people, and lots of questions arising about climate change and how it’s linked to many other topics. Ahmed El Sayed, associate professor of economics at the AUC School of Business and director of research at Abdul Latif
- November 13, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
30-year-old Fatma opens her drawer to find a box full of old, unused gadgets and smartphones that she has no idea what to do with or how to dispose of safely. Fatma is not alone in being uncertain about what to do with old gadgets. Egypt produces almost 90,000 tons ...
- November 10, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
30-year-old Fatma opens her drawer to find a box full of old, unused gadgets and smartphones that she has no idea what to do with or how to dispose of safely. Fatma is not alone in being uncertain about what to do with old gadgets. Egypt produces almost 90,000 tons
- November 10, 2022
- 4 MIN / READ
The hype over the past few years in business and economy circles seems to always go back to ecological footprint and environmental impact. Companies and big corporates are urged to find innovative ways to continue growing without levying a heavy impact on the planet, and this is no easy feat ...
- February 9, 2022
- 4 MIN / WATCH
The hype over the past few years in business and economy circles seems to always go back to ecological footprint and environmental impact. Companies and big corporates are urged to find innovative ways to continue growing without levying a heavy impact on the planet, and this is no easy feat
- February 9, 2022
- 4 MIN / WATCH
Defined by uncertainty, the first half of 2025 was not an easy feat for the Egyptian and global economies. Amid the global and geopolitical challenges, Egypt’s capacity to mitigate, adapt and capitalize on opportunities during times of turbulence was tested. This was the centerpiece of discussion in the opening session, ...
- August 4, 2025
- 5 MIN / READ
Defined by uncertainty, the first half of 2025 was not an easy feat for the Egyptian and global economies. Amid the global and geopolitical challenges, Egypt’s capacity to mitigate, adapt and capitalize on opportunities during times of turbulence was tested. This was the centerpiece of discussion in the opening session,
- August 4, 2025
- 5 MIN / READ
In a global economy marked by volatility, shifting alliances and new rules of engagement, Egypt is refining its approach to economic growth. This time, it is not just about attracting investment or increasing trade. It is about building a strategic foundation that positions the country as a serious player in ...
- August 4, 2025
- 5 MIN / READ
In a global economy marked by volatility, shifting alliances and new rules of engagement, Egypt is refining its approach to economic growth. This time, it is not just about attracting investment or increasing trade. It is about building a strategic foundation that positions the country as a serious player in
- August 4, 2025
- 5 MIN / READ
Over the last couple of years, Egypt’s economic landscape has faced significant turbulence. At the heart of this storm is the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), grappling with a depreciating currency and rampant inflation. The freefall of the pound has become the talk of the town, from the wealthy safeguarding ...
- August 5, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
Over the last couple of years, Egypt’s economic landscape has faced significant turbulence. At the heart of this storm is the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), grappling with a depreciating currency and rampant inflation. The freefall of the pound has become the talk of the town, from the wealthy safeguarding
- August 5, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
The African continent represents around 17% of the world’s population, yet contributes to only around 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions (AJLabs,2023). At 1.45 billion tons worth of annual emissions, the continent is the least contributing to the accelerating climate crisis the world is witnessing. According to research published in ...
- July 21, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
The African continent represents around 17% of the world’s population, yet contributes to only around 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions (AJLabs,2023). At 1.45 billion tons worth of annual emissions, the continent is the least contributing to the accelerating climate crisis the world is witnessing. According to research published in
- July 21, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
The announcement of the petrodollar agreement’s end has created ripples across various platforms. For many, this marks a significant event as the petrodollar signifies the historic agreement between the US and Saudi to link Saudi oil sales to the US dollar. With the agreement’s expiration, Saudi Arabia can sell its ...
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
The announcement of the petrodollar agreement’s end has created ripples across various platforms. For many, this marks a significant event as the petrodollar signifies the historic agreement between the US and Saudi to link Saudi oil sales to the US dollar. With the agreement’s expiration, Saudi Arabia can sell its
- July 7, 2024
- 4 MIN / READ
Conflicts rarely remain confined to their geographic borders. Their economic consequences often travel far beyond the battlefield, influencing trade flows, financial markets, and strategic industries. The October 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict illustrates this reality. While the confrontation began within a localized region, its ripple effects quickly spread across neighboring economies. Shipping ...
- April 28, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Conflicts rarely remain confined to their geographic borders. Their economic consequences often travel far beyond the battlefield, influencing trade flows, financial markets, and strategic industries. The October 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict illustrates this reality. While the confrontation began within a localized region, its ripple effects quickly spread across neighboring economies. Shipping
- April 28, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Climate policy is no longer just an environmental concern. It is increasingly a financial one. As governments strengthen commitments to climate targets and introduce new environmental regulations, markets must adjust to a rapidly evolving policy landscape. Carbon pricing, emissions regulations, renewable energy incentives, and environmental standards all influence corporate costs, ...
- April 28, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
- climate | policy | volatility
Climate policy is no longer just an environmental concern. It is increasingly a financial one. As governments strengthen commitments to climate targets and introduce new environmental regulations, markets must adjust to a rapidly evolving policy landscape. Carbon pricing, emissions regulations, renewable energy incentives, and environmental standards all influence corporate costs,
- April 28, 2026
- 5 MIN / READ
Digital transformation is rapidly reshaping economies across the world. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital payments are redefining how businesses operate, how governments deliver services, and how societies interact. Yet while digital innovation holds enormous potential, its benefits are not always evenly distributed. Without deliberate strategies to ...
- April 9, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
Digital transformation is rapidly reshaping economies across the world. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital payments are redefining how businesses operate, how governments deliver services, and how societies interact. Yet while digital innovation holds enormous potential, its benefits are not always evenly distributed. Without deliberate strategies to
- April 9, 2026
- 4 MIN / READ
