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Egypt’s economists laud new residency-for-deposits law

In an effort to bolster Egypt’s economy, parliament passed a law that grants residency to foreigners in return for bank deposits in hard currency.

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According to a new law, foreigners can apply for Egyptian citizenship after five years of residency. Illustration by Ed Woodhouse/Al-Monitor

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