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In this weeks episode: Its the Nintendo Switch 2 launch day and the gang have got their hands on a few to tell you all about it. All this and much more on episode 607 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev returns with stories from Comic Con; Anna is in a Borderlands mood and Pab has mastered climbing. All this and much more on episode 606 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Out of all commodity and F&B plays, EGAL and SUGR continue to stand outJUFO| potential non-core asset sale to support liquidity and profitabilityMBSC| Signals Commitment to Shareholders with Robust FY24 DividendEFIH| A direct beneficiary of Egypt's tourism boomRAYA| Keep an eye on EGX's diversified conglomerate – another beneficiary of interest rate cutsWeekly Commodities Update | | Last Price | WoW Change, % | Brent, USD/bbl | 64.8 | -1.0% | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 201.5 | -3.4% | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 2.8% | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0% | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | 0.5% | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115.8 | -1.0% | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 378.9 | 0.0% | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,456.9 | -1.2% | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,641.1 | 1.7% | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,743.0 | 3.5% | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 100.4 | 1.4% | SMP, USD/MT | 2,817.0 | -0.4%
In this weeks episode: Kev is playing like it's 2006; Anna is trying unreleased games and Pab thought he was being thorough. All this and much more on episode 605 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has made a cancellation; Sheepdog is hoarding all the cables; Anna continues through the backlog and Pab is starting to see through the matrix. All this and much more on episode 604 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is having second thoughts; Sheepdog might pull his own head off; Anna has enjoyed her birthday and Pab has experienced another gaming moment. All this and much more on episode 603 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
*Key news articles for today*Net International Reserves inched up to USD48.14 billion at the end of April, up from USD47.76 billion in March. The ascent is driven by a USD1 billion increase in the value of gold component of reserves, driving the reserves up, despite the lower value of foreign currencies which recorded USD34.32 billion down from USD35.14 billion in March.Trump said the US would stop attacking the Houthis in Yemen, as Oman confirmed a "ceasefire" had been reached with the Iran-backed group for it to stop targeting shipping in the Red Sea.The Finance Ministry is looking to collect some EGP722 mn from the incoming stamp tax on EGX transactions in the upcoming fiscal year, as part of a broader plan to collect some EGP 61 bn from stamp duties through various channels, a government source said. The draft law for the implementation of the stamp tax on EGX transactions is currently in its final stages of preparation ahead of being submitted to the House of Representatives for final approval, upon which it would replace the long-delayed capital gains tax on bourse transactions.The Tourism Ministry is looking to secure some EGP200 mn to launch the second iteration of the subsidized loan program for hospitality players, Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy said.The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest USD1 bn in Egypt's agriculture and food industries during 2025, an IFC official said.The IFC is seeking to secure USD600 million in financing for the Abydos 2 project, which will be the largest photovoltaic solar power plant in Egypt, equipped with a battery energy storage system, and cost exceeding USD750 million.Egypt will host a delegation from the European Commission late in May to finalize negotiations to unlock a tranche of the EUR4 bn grant from the EU. Egypt is studying a plan to ramp up imports from Morocco to USD600 mn over the coming period to address the trade imbalance between the two countries.Chevron will invest at least USD120 mn in a new exploration concession to explore for oil and gas in the West Star concession in the northeast Mediterranean.OLFI released 1Q25 financial results, reporting net profit of EGP184 million (+17.2% YoY, -34.8% QoQ). OLFI is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 6.3x.POUL has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with French firm Avril to manufacture and distribute the “Sanders” and “Golden Horse” brands in Egypt and the Gulf region. The partnership involves investments totaling EGP200 million, with projected annual sales volume reaching 9,000 tons.Scatec has kicked off construction of its USD590 million, 1.1 GW Obelisk solar project with 200 MWh of battery energy storage in Nagaa Hammadi. The project will be fully operational in the second half of 2026. The project could cover up to 40% of EGAL's electricity needs and save more than 15% of the company's electricity cost.
In this weeks episode: Kev and Anna have been on a French road trip; Pab is becoming French and Sheepdog is all on board. All this and much more on episode 602 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is back on trains; Sheepdog has made a game; Anna is cleaning up and Pab is just looking for an excuse. All this and much more on episode 601 of MGP!Find Sheepdogs game here: https://schnumn.itch.io/prismyckIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
The Monetary Policy Committee decided on Thursday to cut policy rates by 225 basis points to 25% and 26% for overnight deposit and overnight lending rates respectively. The government is planning to replace many of the various fees charged by different entities with a single unified additional tax on net income, which aims to streamline the tax system and reduce the administrative burden on businesses. Saudi-owned agribusiness and Alkhorayef Group subsidiary Rakhaa for Agricultural Investment and Development is planning to list 30% of its shares on the EGX in a secondary offering in 2H 2025, Alkhorayef's Managing Director Abdullah Alkhorayef said.Chevron's Red Sea exit is now official, with statements from the US energy giant and the Oil Ministry confirming that it has withdrawn from its 45% stake in Red Sea Block 1, citing the lack of energy finds. The African Development Bank (AfDB) plans to funnel USD300 mn into Egypt's private sector this year, Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said.More than 115 companies in the pharmaceutical and building materials sectors have submitted applications to the Industrial Development Authority to obtain financing totaling more than EGP8.5 billion, as part of the first phase of the initiative to finance priority industrial sectors at a 15% interest rate, according to officials from the Federation of Egyptian Industries.An official at the Ministry of Agriculture said that Egypt will not need to import sugar starting next year, after local production reached record-highs.COMI announced that it will cut interest rates on its savings accounts and its certificates of deposits (CDs) by 225 bps, starting today. MASR AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share (DY of 5.5%) to be distributed over two installments in May and October 2025.EGCH resumes operations at its ferrosilicon plant in Aswan, following a five-year hiatus.
In this weeks episode: Kev, Sheepdog, Anna and Pab decide the best game from all the MGP game of the year nominees over the last 10 years in a 32 game bracketed tournament. All this and much more on episode 600 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is shopping live; Sheepdog is desperate for some kissing watermelons; Anna is happy about the dogs and Pab has become the hamburglar. All this and much more on episode 599 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Trump dropped new tariff rates on imports from most U.S. trade partners to 10% for 90 days to allow trade negotiations with those countries, while raising the tariffs imposed on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately”.The EGP dipped against the USD during trading yesterday, setting a new post-float low as the greenback changed hands for EGP 51.72-51.75.The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will begin restructuring five military-owned companies ahead of their planned listing. The firms are filling station operator Wataneya, bottled water company Safi, food manufacturer Silo Foods, fuel retailer Chill Out, and the National Roads Company. The offerings will take place between this year and 2026.Egypt is planning on issuing USD2 bn in sukuk in 2025 through multiple offerings.Some 29 French companies discussed plans to invest in the local manufacturing and transport sectors during a meeting with Industry and Transport Minister.Egypt is preparing to receive a Moroccan government delegation in the coming weeks to continue talks on resolving a trade imbalance between the two countries.Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly revealed that Egypt has begun taking preemptive measures to address the global trade war, including hedging the purchase of some strategic commodities, most notably wheat. The government has decided not to renew oil price hedging contracts, which expired at the end of last March and covered 35% of the contracts, in light of the sharp decline in oil prices below USD60 per barrel. Egypt's trade deficit declined by 0.58% YoY in January, recording USD3.42 billion, compared to USD3.44 billion in January 2024.Prime Minister Madbouly set the date for offering state-owned assets in downtown Cairo next June.Two new projects with investments estimated at approximately USD58 million within the scope of the Chinese-owned "TEDA-Egypt" industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone were founded yesterday, in the home appliances and food industries' sectors.QNBE (FV: EGP70.00, OW) recorded healthy results where 1Q25 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP7,186 million (+14% q/q, +2% y/y). The stock is currently trading at 2025 multiples of P/B of 0.6x and P/E of 2.4x.Banque du Caire proposed capital increase received the approval of the EGX's listing committee. The bank will increase its issued and paid-in capital by EGP1.5 bn to EGP20.5 bn through issuing 750 mn new shares with a nominal value of EGP2 per share.PHDC (FV: EGP8.97, OW) Board approved a EGP1.3 billion loan for its subsidiary to finance the construction of 200 hotel rooms in Hacienda White on the North Coast. In addition, the EGM approved a EGP40.0 million capital decrease through retiring treasury shares.EKHO will pay out cash dividend of USD0.035 per share on its 2024 earnings after its general assembly approved the move. The assembly also approved the distribution of USD14.1 mn in bonus shares.PHAR stated in an EGX release that the record date for its 2024 dividend of EGP3.0/share is 17th of April, 2025. It added that the dividend will be distributed on two installments, the first one is EGP1.5/share with a distribution date of 24th of April, 2025 and the second one is EGP1.5/share with a distribution date of 15th of September, 2025.
Egypt will continue to rely on a flexible exchange rate regime as a first line of defense against global shocks, central bank Deputy Governor Ramy Aboul Naga said. Aboul Naga signaled that the central bank will cut interest rates when it's convinced inflation won't pick up again.The EGP continued to weaken against the USD in trading yesterday, slipping to fresh lows and ending the day at a selling price of around EGP 51.44-51.47 at public and private banks, marking the second consecutive day of an exodus of foreign investors from the local debt market.Egypt and France inked a strategic partnership agreement that will focus on areas including railway industry localization, technical and vocational training, AI, cybersecurity, and green hydrogen, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.Thailand's Hi-Tech Apparel began construction on its USD 20 mn sportswear factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 6 million garments, which will be exported to markets including those in the Americas and Europe. It is expected to kick off production early next year.Energy giant Chevron will start surveying operations for the east Mediterranean seabed the upcoming summer, in preparation for the gas pipeline connecting the two countries, according to a statement from the Cypriot government.Net foreign reserves rose to USD 47.8 bn at the end of March 2025, marking a USD 363 mn increase from February, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).Egypt's population growth dropped to historic low in 1Q 2025, coming in at 1.3%, down from 1.4% during the same period last year and 1.6% for the quarter in 2023, according to a statement from the Health Ministry.Egypt signed nine financing agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD), totaling EUR262.3 million, as loans and grants, according to the Middle East News Agency.Hossam Heiba, Chair of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, said that ambitious targets have been set for the coming years, including attracting USD60 billion in foreign direct investment, raising the value of exports to USD145 billion, and working to achieve a private sector contribution of up to 65% of total investments by 2030.Foreign investors' net sales of treasuries in the secondary market amounted to approximately EGP26.34 billion, equivalent to c.USD511 million, since the beginning of this week, according to data from the Egyptian Stock Exchange.Egypt has reached an agreement with Germany to lease the gasification vessel "Energius Power" to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments for a period of five years, at USD80 million annually. The vessel's capacity is 500 million cubic feet of gas per day, and it is expected to arrive at the Sokhna port by next June.Al Arabiya revealed new details about Egypt's negotiations with foreign oil companies regarding the proposed increase in the purchase price of natural gas. A government official explained that the purchase price will rise from approximately USD2.7 per million British thermal units to more than USD4, and more than USD8 in deep offshore concession areas.EFID's general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.14/share for FY24, to be distributed on two equal installments. This implies a payout ratio of 49% and dividend yield of 4.2%PHAR stated in an EGX release that the subscription coverage of the IPO second stage is 1.28x. The Company added that the allocation for subscribing shareholders in the second phase will be approximately 75.30%. HRHO is currently preparing 7 Gulf IPOs, 2 IPOs in Egypt and around 10 M&A transactions.
The EGX30 dropped 3.3% at yesterday's close as global equity markets react to Trump's recent decisions. Other MENA capital markets fell too on the new tariffs and oil price plunge.The EGP fell just over 1% against the greenback in trading yesterday. The dip saw the EGP pass the 51-mark against the USD and slip to its lowest level since last year's March float. The drop came amid global uncertainty after Trump's tariffs came into effect over the weekend, provoking uncertainty which might have led investors to exit some high-risk markets and pull out of both local and foreign debt. IMF Executive Director and former Finance Minister Mohamed Maait told reporters yesterday that the global economic picture remains murky.Egypt targets attracting new French investments worth EUR1 billion in eight main sectors, including renewable energy, CIT, medical equipment, and food industries.The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to implement 12 projects as PPP, in the water, sanitation, and electricity sectors, with investments exceeding EGP60 billion. The Finance Ministry is looking into offering additional incentives and financial support to the first 50k SMEs that join the simplified tax system as first-time taxpayers, Finance Minister said.The Finance Ministry will begin issuing retail bonds through Egypt Post at what it describes as attractive interest rates. The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is developing a new automatic pricing mechanism for pharma products that will adjust prices up or down based on fluctuations in input costs, most notably the EGP-USD exchange rate and raw material prices.The Ministry of Finance revised its budget estimates for the current fiscal year 2024-25, reducing total expenditures to EGP3.838 trillion, compared to EGP3.87 trillion in the budget estimates. It also raised the interest bill to EGP1.914 trillion from EGP1.834 trillion, lowered its public investment forecast from EGP495.8 billion to EGP385.5 billion, and maintained the subsidy bill at EGP635.94 billion.HELI (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported 4Q24 net profit of EGP814.0 million, down 89.6% y/y and up 134.4% q/q, bringing FY24 net profit down 67.2% y/y to EGP2.6 billion. The Board proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP1.33/share, implying a payout ratio of 69.6% and dividend yield of 11.6%, and the distribution of 2:1 stock dividend.GBCO announced that it has been assigned by Hyundai Motors to be the official distributor of its luxury brand Genesis in Egypt.DOMT announced that it is still in the process of studying and negotiating with Arla Food to potentially exclude its bakery segment from the transaction.HRHO's Bank NXT reported a 54% y/y increase in FY24 net income to EGP1.8 billion. EGX announced the controls for the subscription rights for the ATLC capital increase, stating that the opening price of the right on the first trading day would be EGP1.27 per right.EGCH released FY25/26 budget with a net profit of EGP1.4 billion and total revenue of EGP9.5 billion, including EGP7.3 billion of export revenue. The company also released the investment budget with a total value of EGP7.1 billion.Weekly Commodities Update
In this weeks episode: Kev has a price and a date; Sheepdog has a cat on the loose; Anna is re-evaluating on a new system and Pab has been down the market. All this and much more on episode 598 of MGP!Kev is fundraising for Autistica! Click the link below to donate: https://www.tiltify.com/@lollujo/football-manager-for-waamIf you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is clambering over buildings; Anna is clambering over buildings; Pab is clambering over buildings and Sheepdog is one shotting everything. All this and much more on episode 597 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
*Key news articles for today*The International Finance Corporation (IFC) unveiled the list of 11 Egyptian airports slated for development through public-private partnerships (PPP).China's Wu'an Xin Feng signed the contract for its USD1.7 bn integrated metal industries complex in the Ain Sokhna industrial zone with the government yesterday. The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (Egyptera) has temporarily halted the acceptance of requests to connect solar power plants to the grid until a regulatory framework for net metering and solar self-consumption is finalized.The House of Representatives approved a grant from the Japanese government worth JPY500 million (USD3.3 million) to the Ministry of Agriculture.Local fertilizer player Agro TH plans to establish its second factory in Sadat City in partnership with an Omani investor with an estimated investment of EGP5 bn.Local home appliances manufacturer Royal Home plans to list 20% of its shares on the EGX within the next 18 months.Instapay transfer fees come into effect on Tuesday, 1 April. Transfers will be subject to a 0.1% fee, ranging from EGP0.50 and EGP20 per transaction.ORAS 4Q24 consolidated net income attributable to shareholders decreased 29.2% YoY to USD31.0 million and adjusted net income attributable to shareholders increased 0.4% YoY to USD117.3 million in FY24. ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 4.9x.JUFO reported 4Q24 attributable net profit of EGP298 million (+108.4% YoY, -69.0% QoQ). FY24 attributable net profit recorded EGP2,735 million (+167.9% YoY), missing our estimates of EGP2,969 million. JUFO is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 8.7x.TMGH and Alameda Healthcare signed a partnership agreement to build a 200-bed hospital in TMGH's Madinaty, with investments of EGP5.0 billion.HELI expects its revenue to reach EGP300.0 billion in ten years.EGCH obtained an EGP10 billion credit facility, from a consortium of 6 banks, to finance the company's nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project. The facility is distributed USD93 million in foreign currency and EGP5 billion in local currency.CIEB Annual General Meeting (AGM) has approved the distribution of cash dividends amounting to EGP3.2 per share, reflecting a payout ratio of 50%. The distribution date is set for April 17, and the record date is April 14.COMI has announced cash dividends of EGP2.50 per share. The distribution date is set for April 10, with a record date of April 7. BTFH announced that the coverage rate for the first phase of the company's capital increase subscription reached 92.11% amounting to 4.95 billion shares. ValU plans to issue securitized bonds worth EGP1 billion during the second quarter of this year.ETEL's assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.50/share, implying a DPO of 25.4% and a DY of 4.1%.Hilton will set up Africa's first Signia Hotel and Signia Residence in West Cairo's Skywalk. The 200-key hotel will include build on 5k sqm space.The Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels is working on adding 3k keys to its portfolio within the coming three years.
In this weeks episode: Kev is in Legoland; Sheepdog receives some dirt; Anna is enjoying FunWhole and Pab has a GoTY contender already . All this and much more on episode 596 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
*Key news articles for today* The state has appointed an advisor to value Banque du Caire, Prime Minister said during his weekly presser yesterday. “The last valuation has become outdated,” Madbouly said, adding that work on the process has begun. The state will then decide on the size of the stake to offer, either to a strategic investor, or through a stake sale on the EGX, he said.The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the second time at the 4.25%-4.50% range. While economic activity was expanding gradually and unemployment rate lows had steadied, “inflation remains somewhat elevated” and "uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased,” the Fed's statement said.The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company signed an agreement to build a 500-megawatt wind farm in the Gulf of Suez region, in cooperation with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.Egypt is raising the purchase price of newly produced natural gas from some foreign energy companies operating in the country, aiming to encourage production to meet the needs of the local market, especially with the approach of summer.Egypt's steel exports to Europe declined by an average of 90% in January, amid talk that the EU will impose an initial 15.6% anti-dumping duty on hot flat steel imports from Egypt starting April 7. The Cabinet approved a draft decision to set up a committee to develop a proposal for an early warning system to prevent SMEs from facing financial distress.Egypt's sugar import bill rose by 22.5% last year to USD890 million, compared to USD727 million in 2023.HRHO 4Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP945 million (+36% q/q, +17% y/y), bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP4,255 million (+71% y/y).BTFH received FRA approval to conduct numerous securities brokerage activities online.FRA granted Fawry MSME Finance, FWRY's fully owned subsidiary, an Islamic financing license. The new license opens the door for Fawry to offer sharia-compliant financial solutions.ATQA posted its 4Q24 results, reporting a net loss of EGP118.1 million, down from a net profit of EGP141.3 million in 4Q23 and EGP160.4 million in 3Q24, bringing FY24 net profit to EGP577.8 million (-21% YoY).
In this weeks episode: Kev has been in the attic; Sheepdog thought he had the last laugh; Anna is done with the scary and Pab is easily persuaded to jump off of things. All this and much more on episode 595 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is giving Ben Stiller a run for his money; Sheepdog is checking out fan art; Anna isn't a fan of Kevin 2 and Pab is getting mixed up with monsters. All this and much more on episode 594 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is gets all giddy at a Lego event; Sheepdog might have another claim; Anna can't stop playing and Pab is talking dating tactics. All this and much more on episode 593 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is seeing through the paper over the cracks; Sheepdog is in demand; Anna wants a new Xbox and Pab is doing a bit of videoing. All this and much more on episode 592 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is unhappy with his fellow passengers; Sheepdog has the dark urge and Pab thought he was done with mini-games. All this and much more on episode 591 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is having déjà vu; Sheepdog has a new kitten; Anna is on a roll completing games and Pab has the latest Thor skin. All this and much more on episode 590 of MGP!If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.comKev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:https://blockpartyuk.shop/Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has some new hot pants; Sheepdog has a new name; Anna is well on her way to complete another game and Pab has bought in to the open world. All this and much more on episode 589 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out: https://blockpartyuk.shop/ Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev fulfils a lifelong dream of farming with Donald; Sheepdog is not down with the meta; Anna is up to two finished so far this year and Pab is speedrunning. All this and much more on episode 588 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out: https://blockpartyuk.shop/ Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has actually been playing games and wants suggestions; Sheepdog has stories of his new bird house; Anna has started her year of completion and Pab has been playing all the super heroes. All this and much more on episode 587 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out: https://blockpartyuk.shop/ Kev also has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
We're back for the fifteenth year in a row to take a look back at 2024 GoogleTrends using the lists formerly known as Google Zeitgeist. If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Intro - 0:00:33 Fan-Games/Projects - 0:04:02 - 0:37:45 Reclaiming the Path Teaser trailer 4th March 2024. A full trailer came on April 22nd showing off story elements, great cut-scenes and showed off the main characters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4oyw5Yjt58 Virtua Pet Chobu Chan – released April 4th by Sayuhhm – Tamagotchi style game with Chobu Chan. - 0:09:00 https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-pet-chobu-chan-releases-right-now/ Shenmue World Issue 3 - 0:11:35 October 4th 2024 – Richard Payne released a mod where you can now play the 70 man battle as Guizhang. - 0:19:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Hug0X8dAA October 4th 2024 – Shenmue Park (Brian Park) discovered an unused Zhang cutscene in the GameJam Beta of Shenmue 2. - 0:20:49 https://youtu.be/UZ0N_bqlqYw?si=DPddtZl2S2caAffd October 17th – Eric Kelso Collage and Prints Project. - 0:26:50 https://www.erickelso.com/fightermania.html December 22nd 2024 DOS2.0 was released to great fanfare. 0:29:08 https://shenmuedojo.com/media/dreams-of-saturn/#:~:text=Dreams%20of%20Saturn%202.0%20%E2%80%93%20The,if%20you%20have%20older%20ones. December 24th Shenmue Quiz by Nai-San. 0:33:28 https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-challenge-on-the-sega-saturn-see-the-progress.5689/ Additionally - Shenmue Saturn - You Arcade by Frogbull - 0:35:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5e5bkRXSmw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=036YePjTh4c Shenmue in LAD Infinite Wealth – 29th January - 0:37:48 Shenmue makes an appearance in Infinite Wealth as the first podcast episode. Yu Suzuki YSNET Interview with PRS – Published May 10th - 0:48:16 James from the Dojo and Switch from PRS conducted an in-depth interview with Yu Suzuki at YSNET. Tweetathon/Times Square - 0:52:08 Discussion around the Tweetathon, Times Square impact and more! ININ Games come on board as Shenmue 3 Publisher -19th November - 1:00:30 Discussion around the news ININ Games are now the publisher for Shenmue 3 and the future! Shenmue Turns 25 – December 29th 2024 - 1:12:15 - 1:26:01 All the celebrations for the 25th birthday of the Shenmue series! Shenmue has a PS2 version! - 1:17:00 https://www.famitsu.com/article/202412/29221 Shenmue 1 Beta - June 2000 Released - 1:23:20 https://www.sega-dreamcast-info-games-preservation.com/en/shenmue-dreamcast-qa-history-prototype-debug GameJam Beta Article: https://www.sega-dreamcast-info-games-preservation.com/en/shenmue-2-game-jam-japanese-prototype-release Polls Performance - 1:26:08 - 1:33:38 24th Jan – Retrogamer asked people for their top 100 retro games up to PS2 era Results published on March 14th had Shenmue 1 at #9 and Shenmue 2 at #19. - 1:27:22 Sept 10th 2024 – Ryo Hazuki voted 6th most Iconic SEGA Character of all time on CBR.com. Ryo Hazuki ranked #6 https://www.cbr.com/iconic-sega-characters-ever/ - 1:31:26 September 22nd 2024 – Shenmue 2 entered ‘The Video Game Hall of Fame'. - 1:32:31 Merchandise Summary 1:33:40 - 1:46:00 Announced on April 3rd 2024 Insert Coin showcased a new Shenmue Merch. All Items are still available now. - 1:34:04 http://www.insertcoinclothing.com/shenmue/ September 9th – LRG confirmed a DC line of trading cards. 1:35:23 December 13th 2024 – LRG Reveal the Shenmue Merch – still able to be ordered until Jan 13th you can get: Kitten plushie complete with box and tuna, t-short, hoodie, tomato store pin, hat, skate deck, trading cards and holders + DC Coin and poster. - 1:36:10 https://limitedrungames.com/collections/shenmue-merch?_pos=1&_psq=Shenmue&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Shenmue Merch Discussion from EGX. 1:40:12 Steel Paws - 1:47:54 New Game from YSNET announced at The Game Awards – Dec 13th 2024 YS End of Year message - 1:55:59 Taken from Famitsu 28th Dec 2024 - Translated by Phantom Rover Stone https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2024/12/yu-suzukis-2025-new-years-resolution.html Final Thoughts - 1:58:57 James and Matt summarise their final thoughts for 2024 and hopes for the Shenmue series in 2025.
Merry Christmas folks! In this weeks episode: It's Game Of The Year time again and the gang have each come up with a shortlist of their favourite games from 2024. They then narrow it down to a top five which you can have your say on by voting which game you think should be game of the year at: https://take.supersurvey.com/poll5371341xAD0D2e1f-161 All this and much more on episode 586 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev and Anna are away in the wilderness, while Sheepdog tries to blag a plushie and Pab is soaking in the Vatican. All this and much more on episode 585 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is prepping for GOTY; Sheepdog has a new injury; Anna knows wrestlers and Pab is being told off again. All this and much more on episode 584 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev likes the sound of prison; Sheepdog has a new pet; Anna has finished a game and Pab has prestiged. All this and much more on episode 583 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has multiple teeth again; Sheepdog is learning to parry; Anna has found dragons and Pab might just prestige. All this and much more on episode 582 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Welcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Our main topic this week is the struggles of consumer games events like PAX, EGX and the now-defunct WASD. Hands-on experience is still very much a crucial part of winning over potential buyers for your game, but the cost of attending and running events is escalating. David Lilley of WASD organisers Roucan discusses the challenges in this space, and why he's hopeful that events will return to form in future. We also discuss some of the biggest news, including Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa, and how well October's biggest games sold across Europe. As always, you can get more news, insight and analysis at www.gamesindustry.biz, and you can get all the biggest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the GI Daily at www.gamesindustry.biz/newsletters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this weeks episode: Kev has his tree up; Sheepdog is banned from Mathews; Anna is looking to charge her stone and Pab doesn't want to go through the motions . All this and much more on episode 581 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has a controller issue (or skill issue); Sheepdog is being challenged by a cat; Anna wants more destruction and Pab is working his way back into the good books. All this and much more on episode 580 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is gaming the system; Sheepdog has acquired a cat; Anna has gotten in to gardening and Pab is re-evaluating his game of the year shortlist. All this and much more on episode 579 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
On this episode hosts Laurie, Alex, and Reece discuss their time at EGX and the VR showcase that took place ther, before discussing the leatest VR news includeing lay-offs, release dates and sales. They round off the episode by discussing what they have been playing. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Warm Greetings 02:16 Reflections on EGX Experience 30:33 Alien: Rogue Incursion Previews 33:48 New Behemoth Trailer 35:17 Toast Interactive Lay-offs 38:07 Fireproof Games Announces Ghost Town 40:49 Arken Age Launch Date Announced 41:51 Snow Scout PSVR2 Sales 42:37 Success Stories in VR Gaming 43:40 Gorilla Tag Coming to PSVR2 47:35 Band Space 50:59 Batman: Arkham Shadow 52:33 Darkness Rollercoaster 55:26 House Flipper VR 57:14 Airspace Defender and Spinball 58:59 Max Mustard and Arizona Sunshine 01:01:12 Metro Awakening Embargo and Vendetta Forever 01:02:47 Outro Meta Quest Afilliate: 10% off all Quest Games Here - https://tinyurl.com/39mxmkcv
EGX x MCM Comic Con was held in London during the last weekend of October with three big DKU-related panels and playable demos of the upcoming Yooka-Replaylee and Dunk Dunk (also featuring playable Yooka and Laylee). DK Vine correspondent Dray was on the scene and they're now on the Kongversation to talk about the 30 Years of Donkey Kong Country panel, news from Playtonic, and the latest from Rare!
In this weeks episode: Kev has face tattoos; Anna is back to character creating and Pab has been off roading in a desert. All this and much more on episode 578 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Reviewing MCM London in October 2024 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We chatted about the merger of the two events of EGX and MCM, the increase in interactive stalls, is MCM London bigger and better compared to other events and we chatted about the photographer not being allowed to shoot outside the barriers. If you want to see the guidelines MCM have drawn up or contribute your views on the event, links are provided below. MCM Photography Guidelines FnC Facebook Post Feat: Charlotte Woolrych Photography // Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Cosplay Music credit – Hotshot, produced by Scott Holmes To support my podcast, please visit our Patreon page Food And Cosplay Links Website // Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // Threads
In this weeks episode: Kev neglects his duties; Sheepdog has rum in his lungs; we find out Annas full name and Pab is trying to be down with the kids. All this and much more on episode 577 of MGP! Apologies for the audio being a bit all over the place this week. The software we use to record the show failed us so we have stripped the audio from the video call which isn't as good as usual but serviceable. Should be back to normal next week. If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev turns to wrestling promotion after the FM delay; Sheepdog unzips in a spa; Anna has a Lego explosion and Pab is a marketing persons dream. All this and much more on episode 576 of MGP! Apologies for the audio being a bit all over the place this week. The software we use to record the show failed us so we have stripped the audio from the video call which isn't as good as usual but serviceable. Should be back to normal next week. If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev and Sheepdog are away this week so the rare combo of Pab and Anna are manning the helm. Anna discusses life with a new car and discovering cars in game. While Pab has an internet outage and resorts to sports (sort of). All this and much more on episode 575 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has people watching him sleep; Sheepdog gets in on roguelikes; Anna discovers the power of beds and Pab has broke out of the FC grasp. All this and much more on episode 574 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM25 for £35.05 using discount LOLLUJO here https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/football-manager-25?ref=lollujo Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev is becoming a EAFC creator; Sheepdog makes a schoolboy error; Anna introduces a gaming news segment and Pab has to redo his ultimate team. All this and much more on episode 573 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM24 using code LOLLUJO at checkout: https://bit.ly/lollujoFM24 Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
In this weeks episode: Kev has the French juice; Sheepdog has gone premium; Anna has the urge to explore Tokyo and Pab gets nostalgic about floppy disks. All this and much more on episode 572 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM24 using code LOLLUJO at checkout: https://bit.ly/lollujoFM24 Kev now has an affiliate link with CDKeys; so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo
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