エジプトでの経済的ニュース(12月7日)

Al Ahram
Title: The Economic Growth rate to hit 6% by the end of FY 09/10
Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Othman expected that the Egyptian economy will recover better in the coming period, and that the growth rates will exceed 6% before the end of FY 2009/2010, and to vary between 7-8% in FY 2010/2011. Othman stated also that the positive indicators, recorded by the report of the economic and social development plan for the first quarter of FY 2009/2010, refer to the continuous development in sectors like industry, transport, trade, construction and communications.

Al Akhbar
Title: Cooperation opportunities in the Arab Global Forum in Washington today
The Arab Global Forum starts today in Washington, with the participation of a big number of ministers and businessmen from US and Arab countries, aiming at bringing together U.S. and Arab leaders in the business, political, and media fields to discuss the state of U.S.-Arab relations, as well as reviewing the investment and free trade Arab US plans. Egypt’s delegation to the forum will be headed by Minister of IT and Communications, Dr. Kamel and Minister of Health, Dr. El Gabli.

Al Akhbar
Title: Swine Flu fatal cases reach 31
Ministry of Health reported 3 more death cases of H1N1 virus, bringing the total number of fatal cases to 31. On the other hand, the ministry recorded 237 infected cases in the days, by which the total confirmed cases reached 3855.