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• Impressive economic growth has still to dent the ranks of the poor
• After November’s election, parliament had very few opposition members - -
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Held back by political uncertainty
Heba Saleh considers the impact of elections that wiped out the opposition, and the speculation over a successor to Mubarak
The economy: Buoyant domestic demand helps drive growth
But political uncertainty is putting some investment decisions on hold, writes Heba Saleh
Banking: Banks swimming in cash that finds few places to go
Robin Wigglesworth considers the obstacles holding back lending
Politics: Election that wiped out opposition
Almost all critics have been banished ahead of next year’s vote for president, says Heba Saleh
Stock market: Bourse is one of the most vibrant in the Arab world
Robin Wigglesworth considers the threats to performance and benefits of regulation
Real estate: Market shifts in favour of less extravagant gains
The residential sector has reached a turning point, says Robin Wigglesworth
Outsourcing: Aim to foster high-tech services
Abigail Fielding-Smith on a strategy that enables the country to share in the global digital economy
Foreign relations: Objectives of ‘crucial state’ remain frustrated
The material published by WikiLeaks has brought few surprises, writes Heba Saleh
Interview: Rachid Mohamed Rachid sees increase in foreign investment
Heba Saleh talks to the trade minister, one of a team of liberals brought in to reform the economy
Profile: Citadel Capital sees prospects in Africa
The firm’s strategy is to take controlling stakes in companies that can be turned round or grown, says Heba Saleh
