Sudan's currency hits low as oil row hits economy Sudan's currency fell to a record low on the black market on Monday as people rushed to convert their savings into dollars. 2012-02-06T22:12:00.0000000 Egypt telecom tycoon Sawiris eyes new horizons Egyptian telecoms magnate Naguib Sawiris wants to get back on the acquisition trail, eyeing businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa after selling a chunk of assets to Russia's Vimpelcom. 2012-02-06T21:23:00.0000000 US levies tougher sanctions on Iran's Central Bank President Barack Obama levied tough new sanctions on Iran's Central Bank Monday amid increased tensions over Tehran's nuclear program. 2012-02-06T20:41:00.0000000 Algeria sees problems with pipeline to Italy-paper Economic and technical problems are blocking the construction of a new gas pipeline that would link Algeria to Italy. 2012-02-06T14:40:00.0000000 Israel prospectors find offshore natural gas near Lebanon American and Israeli gas prospectors said Sunday they have discovered a large amount of offshore natural gas in Israeli waters near the Lebanese border... 2012-02-06T01:39:00.0000000 Egypt expects rise in tourism despite clashes Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism hopes to see a recovery in tourist numbers to between 12 and 13 million this year, bringing in $11 billion, despite ongoing street violence and more than 70 deaths after a football match riot last week... 2012-02-06T01:39:00.0000000 Kuwait markets steady after Islamist election win Kuwaiti financial markets were steady on Sunday after the Islamist-led opposition won control of parliament in an election, a victory which could worsen political tensions but conceivably also lead to fresh government spending measures. 2012-02-05T13:13:00.0000000 IMF in Tunisia to aid economy The International Monetary Fund's managing director is visiting Tunisia to see how the institution can help the country that sparked the Arab Spring. 2012-02-03T15:06:00.0000000 Egypt puts off decision on bourse opening The stock market has been closed since the end of trading Jan. 27 after the benchmark EGX 30 Index plunged 16 percent that week amid the uprising. 2011-03-16T19:48:00.0000000