Business Today - Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 issue
In our first issue of 2023, BT looks at the year’s upcoming economic challenges, possible implications of the CBE’s withdrawal of the letters of credit system, boosting exports, and Jazeera Paint’s aim to revolutionize Egypt’s paint industry
In our first issue of 2023, BT looks at the year’s upcoming economic challenges, possible implications of the CBE’s withdrawal of the letters of credit system, boosting exports, and Jazeera Paint’s aim to revolutionize Egypt’s paint industry
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In This Issue
Over the past years, Egypt has put
in place strategies to address water
scarcity, investing in non-traditional
alternatives including drainage water
treatment plants, the most prominent
of which is the Bahr El-Baqar station
mega project.
By Nourhan Magdy
54 Understanding Barriers to Realizing
Full Potential of Egyptian Exports
Egypt aims to attain $100-billion
exports.
By Noha El Tawil
Spotlight
58 Taking Nuclear Medicine to
Different Levels
Egypt has achieved progress in
the peaceful use of atomic energy,
and is currently moving towards
incorporating nuclear medicine in
treating different diseases.
By Nourhan Magdy
62 Delivering Global Events to Egypt’s
Shores
As tourism continues to recover at a
steady pace, Egypt’s event industry
and itinerary expands with local
and global entries in our annual
calendars. From regional superstars to
international comedians and concerts,
Egypt’s attractiveness as a regional
entertainment hub has accelerated as
lockdowns and travel restrictions wane.
By Christine Salzmann
64 World Economy to Undergo Tough
Phase in 2023
The right monetary and fiscal policies
are the only way to a healthy economy.
By Noha El Tawil
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70 Clean Transportation Era Begins
in Egypt
bt highlights major sustainable
transportation projects Egypt has
embarked on, some of which have
already gone into operation.
By Nourhan Magdy
74 bt Scene
82 Last Word
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