Jihad Azour

Egypt 'serious' about adopting flexible exchange rate: IMF official

Wed, 03 May 2023 - 05:17 GMT

“Egypt is working to restore investor confidence in an economy that was damaged by the repercussions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,” according to Azour’s televised statements.

IMF official: Arab countries need 28 mn job opportunities over upcoming 7 years

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 - 09:36 GMT

Azour pointed out that AMF is cooperating at a large scale with central banks and governments in the region along with international financial institutions to bolster the financial inclusion.

IMF official lauds Egyptian economic reform measures

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 - 02:43 GMT

Azour is now visiting here with a mission of the IMF to get acquainted with the economic and social reform programs in Egypt.

IMF wants to see Lebanon form new government, start reforms - official

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 - 03:40 GMT

The International Monetary Fund hopes Lebanon will soon form a new government, following elections two months ago, and set about urgent structural and fiscal reforms to tame its deficit and boost growth.

Egyptian economy records ‘palpable improvement’: IMF regional director

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 - 04:52 GMT

Regional IMF Director Jihad Azour stated that the Egyptian economy has witnessed a “palpable improvement”.

INTERVIEW - IMF’s Director: CBE succeeded to control inflation

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 - 12:11 GMT

Egypt has the chance to reduce unemployment levels by working harder on boosting its economic growth rate, IMF's regional director Jihad Azour told Egypt Today.

Egypt’s 1st phase of economic reforms successful: IMF’s Director

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 - 11:52 GMT

International Monetary Fund Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department Jihad Azour affirmed to Youm7 that Egypt’s first phase of economic reforms was successful.

IMF official praises economic reforms in Egypt

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 - 12:07 GMT

Head of the IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Jihad Azour lauded the decision taken by the CBE to float the local currency in Nov. 2016.

IMF Review: Where We Stand So Far

Fri, 12 May 2017 - 07:00 GMT

With the IMF review taking place for the second loan tranche, experts weigh in on what we have done and what we still need to do.

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