The market also celebrated President Mubarak's surprise announcement of constitutional change

Cairo hosted the third Economist business-government roundtable last week. Wael Gamal reports

After more than two years of estrangement, Egyptian and US trade officials are once again meeting to reactivate the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, Niveen Wahish writes

The twelfth annual Al-Ahram Computer and Information Technology Exhibition (ACITEX), opened last week. Eman Youssef paid a visit

A simple legal dispute almost developed into a full-fledged political crisis, Niveen Wahish finds out

It takes more than matchmaking to develop the SME sector in Egypt, Sherine Nasr reports

Egypt's largest European trading partner, Italy, is looking to take a leading role in investment as well. Pierre Loza reports

Intellectual property may be the most valuable asset for a company, but many Egyptians remain unaware of what it is. Sherine El-Madany reports on a recent workshop

Although calls to eliminate USAID assistance to Egypt are growing louder in the US media and Congress, agency officials emphasise their dedication to funding a variety of long-term projects across the country. Gamal Essam El-Din reports

Foreign direct investment is heading for the industrial zone in Sokhna, Sherine Nasr reports

While facilitating customs procedures has had a positive impact on local manufacturers, some importers are still voicing complaints. Mona El-Fiqi reports