VOL. XXXVI

NO. 18

1-FEBRUARY-1993

Financial and Banking News

AID FLOWS

Egypt Receives $130mn World Bank Loan for Tourism

Egypt is to receive a $130mn loan from the World Bank to develop its touristindustry. The loan agreement was signed in Cairo on 26 January by Egypt'sMinister of Tourism, Mr. Fuad Sultan, and the Vice-President of the World Bank,Mr. Caio Koch-Weser. The loan is for 20 years with a five-year grace period andis priced at 0.5% over Libor. The Egyptian Government will lend the money...