2008 News
September
Egypt Bucks the Credit Crunch and Thrives as a Property Hotspot Propertywire.com Friday, 19 September, 2008
Even though the credit crunch is biting hard, investors from all over the world are still making their presence known in the overseas property markets. Whether it is in Dubai or another locale, the trend for buying overseas property continues to flourish. Read More
Egypt’s Mortgage Finance Market is Resilient, Says Amlak CEO Daily News Egypt Thursday, 18 September, 2008
CAIRO: As the ripple effects of the subprime mortgage meltdown signal a seismic shift in global financial markets with big names biting the dust, Egypt’s mortgage finance market remains intact, says one industry executive. Read More
Egypt Leads in Mideast Business Development Afrik.com Monday, 15 September , 2008
World Bank affiliate, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) reported that Egypt has reformed its business regulations more than any other country in the Middle East in the past year through May. Read More
Egypt Top Regional Business Reformer TradeArabia.com Wednesday, 10 September, 2008
Egypt reformed its business regulations more than any other country in the Middle East in the year to June, a World Bank affiliate said. Read More
African Real Estate: A Scary Reputation but a Good Market Nuwireinvestor.com Wednesday, 3 September, 2008
Mention Africa and watch people cringe. The news coverage on the continent is disproportionately about turmoil caused by diseases, vicious wars and dictatorships. Troubled countries abound: Zimbabwe, Sudan and Somalia are all making news for the wrong reasons. Natural disasters such as floods and famines continuously assault Ethiopia, among other countries. Elections can end in violence even in established democracies such as Kenya. Read More
No Place to Tan Egypt Today Monday, 1 September, 2008
It would seem like a natural right: the ability to escape the crowds and congestion of Alexandria to a more soothing space, where you can meditate in the gentle sun and fresh air. However, this right is increasingly being reserved for a privileged few, with everyone else turned away by ‘Private Beach’ signs stretching on for more than 100 kilometers of coastline. Read More
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