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• Cairo has been fending off attacks from rivals in the region and disapproval at home
• The country has weathered the global crisis with limited damage but the challenges are formidable - -
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Regime faces an uncertain transition
Heba Saleh and Roula Khalaf explain why the issue of succession at the top is so important
Banking: Cautious, reliable and risk averse
Abeer Allam on an industry sheltered from global turbulence
Foreign policy: Laid low by myriad conflicts
The Arab world’s historical leader has had a tough year, says Roula Khalaf
The economy: A bid to lift almost half population out of poverty
The country has weathered the crisis but challenges are formidable, writes Heba Saleh
Interview: Aim is to improve the quality of life
Roula Khalaf and Heba Saleh listen to Youssef Boutros Ghali
Tourism: Cultural classics carry the day
Yolande Knell reports on the mainstay of Egypt’s economy
Politics: Succession debate enthrals the chattering classes
Theories abound about life after Mubarak, writes Roula Khalaf
Human rights: Heavy hand of emergency law in run-up to elections
Activists maintain torture is common practice, writes Yolande Knell
Agriculture exports: Fertile future for sales abroad
Heba Saleh looks at the success of the farming sector
Investment: Turks take advantage of perks and proximity
Heba Saleh reports on the attractions of low costs and trade agreements
