For the first few months following the revolution, I welcomed the calls for reconciliation with figures of the former era in a way that ensures a continuous flow of funds for projects and investments, and a preservation of the state's right to the (...)
As usual, the United States (US) has enacted an arm-twisting law to blackmail other countries, including its allies. The US congress recently passed a measure of legislation entitled: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). It entails (...)
I, like many others, was surprised by the sudden decision taken by Saudi Aramco to stop supplying Egypt's needs of petroleum products, despite the agreement between Egypt and Saudi Arabia stating that the latter will secure Egypt's requirements for (...)
The pressing issues for banks today are many. Apart from known concerns like capital and figuring out how to comply with the requirements of Basel III, I see that the enforcement of sanctions and embargoes is the nightmare that is really keeping (...)
Corruption is the buzzword today. Everyone worldwide is talking about corruption. By definition, corruption is generally known as "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery". It also refers to bribery or (...)
I listened to President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's speech and I found myself wondering how Egyptians will react to his call to donate a pound every morning to collect a total of EGP 4bn in a year via text messages. I became more concerned with the (...)
Over the past few years, a rising emphasis was placed on banks' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). But what does CSR mean anyway? This is indeed one of the most frequently asked questions for all those dealing with its matters.
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Charities were originally formed to provide aid to those less fortunate than ourselves; most are indeed legitimate channels to help people in need. However, some charities are fraudulent, created to take advantage of the needy and the generous.
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If corruption materialised as a man, I would kill that man. Corruption is the fierce enemy that permeates our society, devouring our resources. It works in the dark to destroy our lives. Corruption is the incurable disease that is rampant in the (...)