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Side Step
Not all sectors areflourishing equally in the new economy

By  Amr Gamal
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February, 2005
 
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Cover Story
Off Balance
The governments taxes on luxury goods have aggravated many and will do little to solve a growing budget deficit crisis. One forecast predicts the new fees will raise LE 1.5 billion compared to the LE 52.3 billion deficit. So, while every purchased meal, hotel stay, airplane reservation, phone call, or new set of wheels will provide an opportunity to dwell on the rising costs of living, the taxes will bring dubious benefits. Frustrated enough to leave the country? That will cost you, too.
  		• Read Full Story  | By Rania Oteify
     
    Close Up  Solid As A Rock

    Heres a little-known fact: Egypt is one of the top exporters of high-quality marble and granite in the world. Imagine what could happen if it were marketed as such. Why is this success story a secret
  • Read Full Story  |     		By  Hadia Mostafa
    Sector Survey  Playing Doctor
    Despite attempts on the part of the Doctors Syndicate, the number of medical school students continues to explode, leading to an oversupply of untrained and ill-experienced doctors

  • Read Full Story  |     		By Réhab El-Bakry
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    A Joint Effort

    A venture between Eastern Company and British American Tobacco targets smokers sick of Cle...
  		• By Joseph Krauss
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    A Done Deal?

    A looming natural gas agreement may indicate that Egypt is ready to do business with Israe...
  		• By Frederik Richter
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    Waiting Out The Storm

    Despite higher world oil prices, Egypt wont see a major windfall...
  		• By Joseph Krauss
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    Experiencing Cairo Poolside

    Sheraton Royal Gardens GM has tried to take advantage of the shifting habits of Egypts tourists

  		•  By  Réhab El-Bakry
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