Despite the challenging business environment and deteriorating economic conditions ever since the 25 January Revolution broke out, Egyptian exports have increased by 17 per cent in 2011, said Minister of Finance Momtaz El-Said. Exports amounted to LE130.7 billion in 2011, compared to LE110.2 billion in 2010.

Uncertainty continues to dampen growth prospects for the region, Niveen Wahish reports on the findings of the "World Economic Outlook"

Chinese-made shoes have ousted their Egyptian competitors, writes Mai Samih