2017: A Turning Point?
Is it just me, or has this year gone by really quickly? The clichest of clichés, I know, but it really does seem like an eventful year.
Pump Up Power Up
Over the weekend, I woke up nice and early in anticipation of a much needed day trip away from the maddening crowd. My first stop was at a g
Serenity Now
I was as surprised – correction, shocked – as everyone else last Thursday when the central bank of Egypt announced yet another raise of benc
The Rising Tide
As I’m sure most of you have heard by now, a few weeks ago, Amazon acquired Souq.com for over USD 650 million. That makes the acquisition...
Deja Vu All Over Again
In Egypt, we like to keep things simple – the second we have an economic slump, we know we need to attract investment and that, ladies...
Capital Market Intaxication
The taxman is knocking on the door yet again, so whether you like it or not, you best be ready for the Tobin Tax. For the uninitiated, a...
Caveat Emptor
When one of the richest men in Egypt warns of a real estate bubble, you really should take stock and have a think about it. This is...
RunUp to RiseUp
Did you know that 5,000 people from around the globe are flying into Cairo this weekend, all of them eagerly looking for investment...
FX and the new reality
When business leaders, investment bankers and corporate lawyers are seen poolside during the day over the course of the workweek, it’s a...
