The art of monopoly
By Aziza Sami

Exports boost only skin deep
Exports have risen, but producers are not satisfied. Mona El Fiqi reports

Stormy seas
If the maritime sector is to undergo a much-needed overhaul, the government and the private sector will need to pitch in, as Sherine Nasr finds out

Downward 'correction'
Following five weeks of an uninterrupted upward trend, the market experienced a "corrective" downturn last week. Sherine Abdel-Razek reports

The view from within
Need for unity
Negotiations have been ongoing for years between Egypt and the EU concerning the Partnership Agreement. Egypt -- a single country -- is negotiating with all of the European countries as represented by the EU. The EU, therefore, is the stronger party. --read on--

Government business

Critical rights to a better life
A recent international report on human development gives Egypt a middling rank. Dina Ezzat reviews the report

Stretching the Ramadan budget
HOLIDAY treats are a much-anticipated part of Ramadan. Eman Youssef visited a fair which offered the ingredients for many holiday specialties at affordable prices