Egypt's Suez Canal Receipts Drop
Egypt's Suez Canal receipts slipped to $144.4 million in February from $160.8 million in January but up from $139.1 million in February 1999, the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center said. The canal is a main source of hard currency for Egypt, along with remittances from Egyptians working abroad, tourism and oil.
Suez Canal Receipts Increase
Egypt's Suez Canal income rose to $169 million in July from $165.9 million in June and from $149 million in July 1999, the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) said in its monthly bulletin. The canal is one of the country's main hard currency earners, along with remittances from Egyptians abroad, tourism and oil exports.
Suez Canal Receipts Up
Suez Canal receipts rose to $168.1 million in December from $160.5 million in November and from $160.3 million in December 1999, the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) said.
Suez Canal Receipts Down $159M
Egypt's Suez Canal receipts fell to $159 million in April from $162.2 million in March and $162.1 million in April last year, the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) said. The canal is a major source of hard currency for Egypt, along with expatriate remittances, tourism and oil. - (Reuters)
