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Tag Archives: Egypt
Egyptian export costs
There’s to be no rhyme nor reason to pricing imports to the UK from Cairo. Whilst Egyptian Lanterns can be priced at an uplift of 1000% (Camden Stables Market sells lanterns for £30, which are sold for LE30 in Cairo), … Continue reading
Shark attack consequences
The shark attacks on tourists at the Red Sea has resulted in a 20% drop in tourism in an area that relies on tourism. Personal tragedies include the dead and injured, and their families of course. But also those whose … Continue reading
Can people make their own luck?
In Luxor, I met Marie Vaughan who sold up and left Ireland because she felt redundant – her children had grown up, husband had left – eight years later her sons are feeling the cold wind of austerity back home, … Continue reading
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Tackling poverty Egyptian style
I recently read this comment by Ahmed Kamaly, economics professor, American University of Cairo : “There has been ‘no trickle down’ to the bottom of society from the economic prosperity the upper class is revelling in.” Such a sweeping comment … Continue reading
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