FTA Back in focus
At a turning point in Egypt-US relations support for a free trade area between the two countries gains momentum. Aziza Sami assesses the prospects

The view from within
Dialogue on exports
The promotion of Egyptian exports has become a "matter of life and death" since exports can make a substantial contribution to the economy's GNP. The government has exerted strenuous efforts to promote exports through the Higher Council for Exports (now replaced by the Commodity Councils) and the Bank for Export Promotion. However, not only have we not seen an increase in exports, but these may have actually declined. --read on--

Market report
Moving on up
Continuing the upswing it started last week, the market seemed to have been energised by rumours and foreign interest, reports Sherine Abdel-Razek

All eyes on the pound
Cutting through red tape

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