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Sudan hikes flour subsidies by 40 percent to lower bread prices
Sudan increased flour subsidies by 40 percent, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday, after the reduction of subsidies this year sent bread prices ... Economy -
Egypt raises electricity prices, cuts subsidies
Egypt announced on Tuesday new cuts to electricity subsidies, raising prices by an average of 26 percent from July, the latest in a raft of tough ... Middle East -
Egyptian minister says inflation in the country to start easing by December
Egypt expects inflation to start easing by November or December, a year after abandoning its currency peg and seeing prices soar as the pound lost ... Economy -
In Egypt, there’s no such thing as a free lunch
The Egyptian government certainly does not want to face a crisis of shortages of subsidized items Middle East -
Egypt plans to end fuel subsidies ‘within three years’
Pact with IMF for $12 billion three-year loan program is subject to final approval from Fund’s top panel Economy -
In Egypt, IMF deal brings austerity few can afford
Squeezed by economic and political turmoil since the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians are preparing for a new era of austerity Economy -
What Saudis expect from the kingdom’s future vision
The subsidy cuts have hurt the wallets of some, but the wider economic liberalization is embraced by many Saudis Saudi Vision 2030 -
Saudi Arabia to limit impact of subsidy cuts, deputy crown prince says
The proposed system being developed by the Saudi government would provide cash to low and middle income Saudis who rely on subsidies Economy -
Russia promises ‘administrative help’ but no energy subsidies
The Kremlin on Friday said it was preparing an anti-crisis plan after oil prices Energy -
What’s all the beef about Bahrain’s subsidy cuts?
Bahrain announced last month its proposal to cut subsidies on red meat to take effect on Oct. 1 Economy -
Global energy subsidies to reach $5.3 trillion, KSA 4th
New study released figures that are more than double the IMF’s subsidy analysis in 2011 Energy -
Qatar Airways submits formal document to U.S. on subsidies row
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United have accused state-owned Qatar Airways, along with Emirates and Etihad, of receiving unfair government subsidies Aviation & Transport -
Egypt earmarks $8 bln for fuel subsidies in 2015/2016
The government is trying to reform the decades-old system of subsidies without angering Egypt’s rapidly growing population Economy -
‘Ugly’ airline row threatens UAE-U.S. govt ties, says business group
President of U.S.-UAE Business Council said ‘nasty’ subsidy allegations made by American carriers could mar government relations Aviation & Transport -
Iran likely to abolish fuel subsidies, says government adviser
Government trying to curb subsidies that have put strain on public finances Energy -
Sisi ratifies $500 mln World Bank loan deal
The deal is set to fund Egypt’s national natural gas project and to benefit 1.5 million households Business -
Tunisia to start economic rescue plan, sees 7 pct growth in 5 years
Tunisia faces pressure from its creditors to cut public spending and reform politically sensitive subsidies Economy -
U.S. aviation giants split on Gulf carrier subsidy row
Delta Air Lines Inc, United and American Airlines have asked the White House to look into the financial statements of competitors from Qatar and the UAE Aviation & Transport -
Syria keeps food, electricity subsidies despite war: PM
Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi says rice, bread and sugar have cost the state $900 million Business -
Kuwait moves toward cutting diesel, kerosene subsidies in key reform
Energy subsidies drain billions of dollars from Kuwait’s budget every year Energy -
Yemen restoring fuel subsidy Thursday in face of protests
A decision to slash the subsidies in July enraged backers of the Houthi militant group Business -
Army breaks up protests as Yemen raises fuel prices
The government spent about $3 billion on energy subsidies last year, nearly a third of state revenue Middle East -
Egypt confuses a war on poverty with a war on the poor
Western observers might do better for Egypt by advising how to effectively collect a progressive income tax Middle East -
Minister: Egypt raises electricity prices
Egypt’s electricity minister says as part of a plan to reduce the country’s subsidies, electricity prices began to rise Business -
Arab finance ministers wary of IMF call to end subsidies
Call by Christine Lagarde to phase out subsidy systems worth $237 billion a year gets cautious response Economy -
Iran cuts portion of gasoline subsidies
Subsidies have previously kept the cost of gasoline low for consumers in the country Energy -
Moroccans protest pension reform
The country is under pressure from international leadesr to cut public spending and subsidies Economy -
Kuwait to keep reviewing subsidies, minister says
The government said November it would form a special committee to review its spending on subsidies for goods and services Economy -
Morocco set for $4bn in loans, says World Bank source
Morocco gets more money but urged to reform subsidies Economy -
Kuwait said to review $16bn annual subsidies
Kuwait's government plans to form a special committee to review subsidies on goods and services which are costing the Gulf Arab state more than 4.5 ... Economy