Economy

• Suez develops industrial area to attract investment

  

  May 11, 2013

  Project is part of a larger scheme to transform Suez into a major economic zone, attracting inter...

• GCC leaders meet in Bahrain, seeking to accelerate economic integration

  

  May 10, 2013

  Discussions tackled Gulf economic integration, including the GCC Customs Union, the GCC Common Ma...

• Egypt's new ministers face multiple demands

  

  May 08, 2013

  Economic concerns top the list of challenges that Egyptians expect the new ministers to address.

• Egyptians embrace online shopping

  

  May 02, 2013

  While some express reservations, Egyptian shoppers and manufacturers are increasingly doing busin...

• Cairo and Istanbul stock exchanges complete final steps of merger

  

  May 01, 2013

  The merger will allow investors from each country to trade directly on the bourse of the other co...

• New Egyptian property tax law slated to go into effect in July

  

  April 24, 2013

  The amended real estate tax law is regulatory in nature, officials say.

• Kuwaiti law to help families repay loans

  

  April 24, 2013

  The 'Family Fund' project will provide relief to borrowers and help families struggling with debt.

• Dubai companies partner with banks to increase sales

  

  April 19, 2013

  Credit card payment plans that offer interest-free instalment options are increasingly popular an...

• Bahrain stays strong on UN development index

  

  April 18, 2013

  While there is room for improvement, the kingdom has many accomplishments in areas including educ...

• Egypt and Libya take steps to strengthen ties

  

  April 12, 2013

  The neighbouring countries are working to increase their economic and military co-operation.

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