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Egypt Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egyptians abroad require more than just mere remittances: Official
The Coordinator of the Specialized Council for Economic Development affiliated with the Egyptian Presidency, Hussein Eissa, said that Egyptians abroad are always concerned about their homeland, and their interest in it goes beyond mere remittances despite the importance of them. Expatriates are always eager to buy apartments or villas in Egypt, he noted, and as they enjoy clean and well-maintained restaurants, cafes or gardens they have a vested interest towards any developments in the national infrastructure. Eissa continued that in addition to meeting their desires, all that must be done is encourage them to invest further. Certain economic entities must approach them directly, he added, offering them forms of participation in new or existing companies alongside explaining to them opportunities to diversify their investment portfolios to capitalize on the current investment momentum and simultaneously enhance their contribution to the country's development. The new tax reforms could encourage Egyptians abroad to invest more, especially as they see the appreciation for local investors, he said. Eissa explained that Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk told him that a second, third, and fourth package of tax reforms would be forthcoming, and that the goal was for financiers to be partners, not enemies. He added that the Finance Minister also emphasized that he was not concerned with the outcome, as these would come later after building up trust and proper partnerships. Kouchouk revealed that the package of facilities was not a top-down idea, Eissa said, adding that the minister would eventually leave his post, but the employees would remain. Therefore, he personally sought to convince them and gain their support for the new approach. Eissa said that tax evasion is primarily due to bureaucratic complications. He estimates that these complications are responsible for 70 percent of Egypt's tax problem and the weak revenue as a percentage of GDP. He also notes that the other 30 percent is due to deviant or improper behavior, taking into account that the more bureaucratic complications there are, the worse human behavior is, and vice versa. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Memri
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Egyptian Journalist Ibrahim Eissa: Qatar Plays a 'Double Agent' Role as Does Al Jazeera TV; Qatar Foments Every Sectarian Conflict and Political Chaos in the Arab World
Egyptian journalist Ibrahim Eissa blasted Al-Jazeera for its 'extreme and shameless unprofessionalism' in a June 24, 2025 video posted on his YouTube channel, criticizing the network for failing to report on Iran's attack against the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar while it was happening, despite the base being near Al-Jazeera's headquarters in Doha. Eissa said that Al-Jazeera plays the same role as Qatar itself - that of a double agent. He accused Qatar of being behind every sectarian conflict, civil war, terrorist operation, or episode of political chaos in the Arab world. He stated that Qatar hosts and bankrolls political Islam and the Muslim Brotherhood, while simultaneously supporting Iran. Eissa noted that both Iran and Israel consider Qatar a friend, while the U.S. sees it not only as a friend but as an ally. He added that Qatar funds both Sunni terrorist groups in Syria and Shiite extremist groups, and it is actively building ties with Hizbullah.
Canberra Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Canberra Times
'Phenomenal': why Australians are travelling to Dubai in record numbers
"It's a market that we really want to nurture because what we love about Australians is they want to experience the resort, so they'll go to the restaurants, they'll do experiences in the water park, they really want to maximise their stay there so they're a great guest to have," Ms Eissa said.
Egypt Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Ahmed Dawoud & Ahmed Dash Join Forces in Ezma
Egyptian stars Ahmed Dawood and Ahmed Dash are on a roll, diving into a new cinematic collaboration titled 'Ezma', based on the acclaimed novel by Mohamed Sadek. In a major creative shift, Mohamed Sadek, best known for his literary successes, will make his directorial debut with this film. Producer Hani Osama confirmed that both Dawood and Dash have officially signed on. Filming will begin soon once final preparations and casting are complete. Originally published in 2020, 'Ezma' has the haunting tagline: 'Nine commands. Nine treasures. Find me.' The story follows Eissa, who, on his 36th birthday and after a brutal battle with life that leaves him utterly defeated, receives a mysterious gift from the last person he'd expect. The gift forces him to alter the course of his life entirely. Having lost his passion and sense of self, Eissa embarks on a soul-searching journey filled with challenges, self-discovery, and deep emotional trials—only to realize that to move forward, he must face his darkest fears.
