Egypt's foreign reserves climbed to $20.53 billion in April, up 34 percent from the previous month, following the reception of new deposits of up to $6 billion from the Gulf. Foreign reserves, which dropped sharply following the 2011 uprising, had been expected to increase In April, after Gulf Arab countries pledged aid to Egypt during an investment conference in March. Reserves stood at about $36 billion before the 2011 revolt. More to follow http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/129531.aspx