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Weak economy set to influence Egypt voters
For many Egyptians, the struggling economy is likely to determine how they vote in upcoming presidential poll.
Last Modified: 18 May 2012 09:50

One of the main issues in Egypt's upcoming presidential election is the economy.

Since last year's uprising, there has been a fall in both tourism and foreign investment.

Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros travelled to the northern city of Tanta to see how the economic crisis could affect how people vote.
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