UAE delivers 10 aid convoys to Gaza

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The United Arab Emirates has sent ten humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing relief effort. This campaign, carried out under the "Gallant Knight 3" operation, seeks to offer critical food supplies, medical aid, and other requirements to Palestinians affected by the ongoing situation. Despite the challenges on the ground, the UAE's leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian assistance, ensuring that relief reaches those in critical need. These convoys are part of a larger campaign to alleviate suffering in Gaza, where thousands of families are facing shortages of basic commodities. UAE relief teams, working in collaboration with international humanitarian groups, have been critical in ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of aid. Medical supplies and food packages have been prioritized, especially for children, the elderly, and the most vulnerable people affected by the disaster. The UAE has long been at the forefront of huma...

Egypt Implements Currency Float to Address Economic Challenges

 


In a bid to address economic challenges, Egypt has implemented a currency float, allowing its pound to freely trade on currency markets. The move comes after the country secured an $8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and raised its overnight interest rates by 600 basis points. The decision aims to unify the country's official exchange rate and the rate on its parallel market, which had been double the official rate for months, affecting the import-heavy economy.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) stated that it is committed to transitioning to a flexible inflation targeting regime, with inflation as its nominal anchor, allowing the exchange rate to be determined by market forces. The float is expected to help Egypt withstand economic challenges and strengthen its foreign reserves.

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