Resuscitating real estate
The mortgage finance law, passed two years ago, is finally coming into fruition. Waleid Gamal Eldien examines its technical provisions and potential for improving the economic situation

A new lease on life
The imminent activation of the mortgage market may breathe life back into the real estate market and the economy at large. Niveen Wahish reports

A new takeoff
Egypt's national carrier is ready to launch a new airline for charter flights. Amira Ibrahim investigates the ins and outs of this new venture

Paving the way for Cancun
Niveen Wahish takes a critical look at the WTO's annual report, which addresses the first full year of negotiations under the DDA