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Sudan's currency hits low as oil row hits economy
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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 |
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Egypt telecom tycoon Sawiris eyes new horizons
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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 |
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US levies tougher sanctions on Iran's Central Bank
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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 |
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Algeria sees problems with pipeline to Italy-paper
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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 |
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Israel prospectors find offshore natural gas near Lebanon
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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 |
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Egypt expects rise in tourism despite clashes
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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 |
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Kuwait markets steady after Islamist election win
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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 |
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IMF in Tunisia to aid economy
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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 |
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Egypt puts off decision on bourse opening
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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 |
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