Egypt 's efforts for a $ 5000 loan from the IMF have run into fresh difficulty . The government has expressed concern over Cairo 's economic situation . These are cigarettes , alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages , telecoms , cement and steel . Ben Ali is reluctant for measures ahead of parliamentary elections .
Egypt 's efforts for a $ 5000 loan from the IMF have run into fresh difficulty . The government has expressed concern over Cairo 's economic situation . Ben Ali is reluctant for measures ahead of parliamentary elections .