Guides & Analytics
Egypt May Get IMF Loan Next June
Egypt's government expects to seal a loan from the International Monetary Fund by May 15, allowing the money to be disbursed before a new president is sworn in at…
AlexBank’s Retail Portfolio Registers EGP 8.9 Bln
AlexBank Sao Paulo’s retail banking portfolio rose by EGP 800 million, registering 8.9 billion at the end of March, compared with EGP 8.1 billion at the end of 2011.…
NILEX Shares Flat, PSAD Tops Trading
During Thrusday trading, NILEX’s listed shares have witnessed unsteady performance after trading in 8 securities in which 3 rose and 5 kept their previous levels.…
The Sarpaneva Korona K0 – A Diver’s Watch
Press releases for wristwatches often offer “lofty” statements and rarely understate the facts, but when the official blurb states that the Sarpaneva Korona K0 is…
Syrian Govt kicks off Ceasefire
A ceasefire has come into force in Syria amid doubts expressed by Western countries about the government's willingness to stick to it. Correspondents say the truce…
Al Suwaidi Urges Banks To Lend SMEs
UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi urged banks to boost lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as they create new job opportunities and…
7.0-Magnitude Quake Strikes Mexico
A strong earthquake hit Mexico on Wednesday, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people rushing out of offices onto the streets, though there were no early…
US President meets with Saudi defense minister
U.S. President Barack Obama met with Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday, the White House said in a statement. "The president and…