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Aug 4, 2015

EconSource: Egypt to Cut Oil Debt in August, Repay Rest by End of 2016

By EconSource

Egypt aims to reduce its debt to foreign oil companies to $2.9 billion from $3.5 billion by the end of 2016. Oil Minister Sherif Ismail said Egypt plans to repay the rest of the debt by the end of 2016, pushing back the deadline by about six months.

MENASource

Aug 3, 2015

A Breakdown of US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue Discussions

By Elissa Miller

On August 2, US Secretary of State John Kerry sat down with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in the first US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue since 2009. Kerry discussed a number of issues with his Egyptian counterpart, including Egypt’s economy and the recent Iran nuclear deal. Kerry also met with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss Egypt’s […]

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MENASource

Aug 3, 2015

To Vote or Not to Vote: An In-Depth Study of Egypt’s Electoral Participation

By EgyptSource

The prospect of parliamentary elections in Egypt are once again emerging after their postponement in March 2015, and according to official statements, will be held before the end of the year. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi approved amendments to laws governing parliamentary elections and a new date for elections is due to be announced after the […]

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MENASource

Aug 3, 2015

Kerry Visits Egypt For Strategic Dialogue Talks

By MENASource

The United States and Egypt are returning to a “stronger base” in bilateral ties despite tensions and human rights concerns, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday after talks with his Egyptian counterpart.

MENASource

Aug 3, 2015

Top News: US, Egypt Resume Formal Security Talks with Kerry Visit

By EgyptSource

The United States and Egypt are returning to a “stronger base” in bilateral ties despite tensions and human rights concerns, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday after talks with his Egyptian counterpart. “Egypt remains vital … to engagement and stability in the region as a whole,” said Kerry, who held the first bilateral strategic […]

MENASource

Aug 3, 2015

EconSource: Tunisia Prepares to Issue Islamic Bonds; Government Drafts Five Year Development Plan

By EconSource

Tunisian firms are preparing to issue Islamic bonds as the government finalizes rules covering the sector. The bonds will create a new funding option for companies in an economy buffeted by labor unrest and militant attacks.

MENASource

Jul 31, 2015

Top News: US Airstrike on Nusra Front After Attacks on Rebels in Northern Syria

By MENASource

The Nusra Front launched an offensive on the headquarters of the US-formed “Division 30” rebel group in Aleppo on Friday. Monitoring groups reported that the Nusra Front launched the attack to seize weapons “given by Washington to the rebels,” but they were unable to enter the base.

MENASource

Jul 31, 2015

Top News: Egypt, Saudi Arabia issue “Cairo Declaration” to Strengthen Cooperation

By EgyptSource

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Defense Minister Mohammed Bin Salman issued what they name the “Cairo Declaration,” outlining six facets of cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia,  notably enhancing cooperation in the military, investment, trade, politics, culture, and media sectors.

MENASource

Jul 31, 2015

EconSource: IMF Approves $1.24 Billion Iraq Emergency Lifeline

By EconSource

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1.24 billion emergency loan for Iraq on Thursday, saying the country needs extra support as it confronts the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) and depressed oil prices.

MENASource

Jul 30, 2015

Five Issues That Should Be Discussed at the US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue

By Amy Hawthorne

The main purpose of the August 2 US-Egypt strategic dialogue in Cairo seems to be to demonstrate that the two countries are settling back into more normal ties after two difficult years.

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