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Cabinet seeks to develop industry development strategy in three months
State works to empower private sector in economic activity: Madbouly

Egypt’s Cabinet reconstitutes Board of Directors of FRA for four years
The new board includes Islam Abdel Azim Azzam and Ahmed Abdel Rahman Al-Sheikh as Vice Chairpersons of the Board of Directors of the Authority, Mohamed Farid as Chairperson, in addition to one of the deputy governors of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) that will be chosen by the new acting governor.

President Al-Sisi appoints 13 new ministers, thanks former ministers for their work
“This decision to reshuffle was made to develop the government’s performance in some important files at the internal and external levels, which contributes to protecting the interests and capabilities of the state and directly affects the services provided to the Egyptian citizen,” the president added.

Egyptian Cabinet approves draft law prohibiting underage marriage
During its weekly meeting, the Egyptian cabinet approved on Tuesday a draft law prohibiting underage marriage.

Cabinet, FRA discuss proposed amendments to capital gains tax with stakeholders
The proposal also included tax treatment of investment funds, including cash and fixed income investment funds, equity funds, venture capital funds, and charity funds, in addition to cash dividends.

Unvaccinated citizens would not be allowed in government facilities by December: Cabinet
Government to expand COVID-19 vaccination booths at Cairo Metro stations, railways stations, and malls

Cabinet approves draft laws to facilitate real estate registration, improve taxation
The amendments of the Real Estate Registration Law aim to facilitate the procedures for registering property, through several steps, including: separating tax payment from registration procedures and fees, with the possibility of registration despite the absence of a sequence of registered property in several cases.

Cabinet reviews expected scenarios for Egyptian economy performance in coming period
El-Said presented the medium-term economic growth scenarios, which included the most prominent goals that the government seeks to achieve during the next stage. They include inclusive and sustainable economic growth and achieving high levels of decent employment. She pointed out that this requires achieving high levels of employment and balanced investment, along with targeting promising sectors with high added value through the structural reforms programme.

Egypt’s Cabinet reviews Central Bank initiatives to support economic sectors
CBE serves as compass directing Egypt’s banking sector since COVID-19 outbreak, says PM Madbouly

Egyptian Cabinet denies setting electricity prices based on residential area
Electricity prices are defined by only consumption segments

Government to criminalise street vendors work at railway stations
Draft law will see violators face penalty of minimum one year in prison

Cabinet denies reports of Ezbet Al Hagana residents’ displacement
District is currently undergoing comprehensive development process to raise efficiency of basic services, infrastructure: Cabinet

Egypt among fastest growing countries for digital inclusion in 2020: Cabinet
Egypt ranks 50th globally with 60 points, 8 points higher than its score in 2017

Cabinet denies intentions to privatise essential public services
State will continue to own, administer strategic sectors without any intention to privatise them, says Cabinet

Madbouly hails government efforts, remarkable success of World Handball Championship
Awareness campaigns helped reduce COVID-19 infection rates compared to first wave, says Health Minister

Egyptian cabinet reviews lump-sum payment initiative of export subsidy dues
1,069 companies receive EGP 10.3bn in export subsidies

Cabinet approves transfer of Agrium’s stake in MOPCO to Finance Ministry to end dispute
The Canadian fertilizer company Nutrien’s (formerly Agrium) stake in Egypt’s Misr Fertilizer Production Company (MOPCO), estimated at 59.6m shares will be transferred to the Egyptian Ministry of Finance before the end of the year, in settlement of dispute between Agrium and MOPCO’s subsidiary, Egyptian Nitrogen Products Company (ENPC). According to the settlement agreement, Agrium will …

Cabinet reviews Egypt’s performance in world indices during H1 2020
Egypt ranked 2nd in Arab world, 36th globally in 2019 based on its strategic, political, and cultural strength

Egyptian Cabinet updates its legislations portal
The Portal offers the largest database of legislations and rulings in the Middle East using the artificial intelligence technology (AI).

Cabinet agrees to extend reconciliation for construction violations until year end
Cabinet Spokesperson Nader Saad said that the approval came in response to the demands of several citizens, who had crowded into the administrative units designated to receive reconciliation requests in recent days.

Egypt Cabinet approves contracts with GAVI Alliance to secure vaccines
Prime Minister Madbouly praises President Al-Sisi’s latest visit to South Sudan

Egyptian Cabinet’s IDSC obtains EFQM Certificate of Excellence
IDSC is first Egyptian and African governmental institution to receive EFQM certificate

Cabinet urges Egyptians to wear masks in public areas, vows to penalise violators
Official figures show that infections are rising nationwide

Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate resigns following deadlock in cabinet formation
Politicians are again presenting to our friends worldwide a blatant failure to manage public affairs, says Saad Al-Hariri

Investment controls for charging stations, EV tariffs presented to Egypt Cabinet
Proposed electric bus tariff set at 100 piasters kW/hr for medium voltage, 121.3 piasters kW/hr for low voltage

Egypt’s cabinet studies investment regulations for EVs charging stations
EgyptERA approved regulations, paving way for interested American, German, Chinese, and Italian companies

Cabinet allows open air funeral prayers, wedding ceremonies from 21 September
As part of nationwide easing of COVID-19 measures, nurseries will re-opened in clubs and youth centres, in accordance with health conditions

Cabinet approves draft law establishing entity to manage ‘recovered or seized funds’
During the cabinet’s weekly meeting, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the new entity would be headquartered in Cairo, with possible offices in other governorates.

PM Madbouly appoints anti-corruption adviser to Egypt cabinet
New adviser was previously head of Administrative Control Authority

Government warns against COVID-19 complacency, discusses 2nd wave scenarios
Egypt will, in September, sign deal with China to produce coronavirus vaccine