Why the UN still matters across the Maghreb
In our increasingly un-reported World, well, that part of the media circus that doesn’t involve celebrity and assorted trivia,
Egypt is set to transfer management of state-owned enterprises to its sovereign wealth fund, aiming to enhance returns on state assets, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib announced Wednesday. This move is part of a broader divestment program to strengthen private sector involvement, a stipulation linked to an $8 billion IMF loan extension. Khatib detailed the strategy at the Investopia 2025 conference in Abu Dhabi, indicating the transfer will occur in phases.
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