Egypt: From Buying Time to Building Growth
Egypt does not need faster growth alone—it needs the right kind of growth. It needs the kind of sustained,…
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The Soft Power behind Egypt’s World Cup Moment
When Egypt qualified for the Round of 16, the celebrations spread far beyond the stadium. They filled streets,…
What Egypt-Iran Reveals about the World beyond Football
When the final whistle confirmed Egypt’s place in the World Cup knockout rounds after a draw with Iran, the…
Egypt’s Lease-to-Own Land Proposal Could Reshape Industrial Policy
Industry Minister Khaled Hashem’s proposal to introduce lease-to-own arrangements for industrial land is a rare…
Can Egypt’s Energy Debt Settlement Unlock a New Investment Cycle?
For the first time in years, Egypt has resolved one of the most sensitive, persistent challenges facing its energy…
When Egypt Speaks the Language of the Future in London
The true value of an economic conference is rarely found in the communiqués issued at the end of the day or the…
Banking Without Banks
For much of the past century, banking operated on a model of visible scale.
Can Egypt’s Property Reforms End a Silent Confidence Crisis?
For years, Egypt’s property market has sold more than homes. This booming sector has sold reassurance, becoming one…
Imagine Being Hassan Abdalla in a World Addicted to Instability
Imagine being Hassan Abdalla, the governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). You are not overseeing the monetary…
Egypt and the Economics of Anxiety
In normal times, economies are measured through standard indicators: interest rates, inflation, fiscal deficits,…