Ramadan Dates Help Bolster Egypt’s Hard-Currency Inflows

Sticky dates from palm trees aren’t just a popular way for Egyptians to break this month’s Ramadan fast — they’re an unexpected tool in the country’s bid for an export-backed economic revival.

With the global market for the gooey brown superfood topping $29 billion, according to Mordor Intelligence, the North African nation that’s the world’s largest date-grower is poised to capitalize on the opportunities.