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May 2024
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E17. What lies ahead for Egypt's key mac...

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In this episode, Zawya speaks to Ahmed Shams, Managing Director and Head of Research at EFG Hermes on:


- Economic challenges and geopolitical risks

- Doing business in Egypt

- Egypt’s financial challenges

- Forecast for oil prices


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