Al-Ahram Weekly Online   7 - 13 October 2010
Issue No. 1018
Economy
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

Consumer nightmare
Persistent hikes in food prices have taken fresh produce and meat costs to new heights, continuing an endless nightmare for consumers. Mona El-Fiqi reports
The clock is ticking
While Egypt has attained progress on various Millennium Development Goals, it still faces challenges in the areas of poverty eradication, hunger and gender equality, Sherine Nasr reports
Russian owner for OT
After months of negotiations, Weather Investments and VimpelCom will create the world's fifth largest mobile operator, Ahmed Kotb reports
Cement export ban lift
Cement manufacturers are now free to export their produce, Nesma Nowar reports

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