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Latest in Tag: cabinet

Budget deficit reaches EGP 197.5bn
Current deficit now amounts to 9.5% of GDP

IMF delegation returns to Cairo amid protests
Protestors marched from the High Court to the Cabinet to denounce the IMF loan

Railway workers threaten full strike
Workers suspend their strike until Saturday after negotiations with the Cabinet and Ministry of Manpower

Shura Council committee discusses second version NGO draft law
The law has been the subject of criticism from UN experts as well as the Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights

UN experts call on Shura Council to reject NGO law
United Nation rightsâ experts: the NGO draft law infringes international standards

Cabinet: Strategic goods inventory secure
Import approvals for meat, milk and poultry will last until the month of Ramadan, said the Cabinet

Mekki offers resignation, Qandil declines
Minister of justice upset over lack of respect and attempts to influence judiciary

The Civilian Products of Military Factories
Last Thursday the news websites greeted us with a picture of the US Ambassador to Egypt, Anne Patterson, celebrating the decision of the US department of agriculture to allow the importation of Egyptian strawberries to the American market by opening a box of strawberries and eating one. On that same day, we were also greeted …

Government to discuss final draft of economic programme next week
The countryâs cabinet will then send a letter to the IMF with details of the revised programme in order to resume negotiations over the pending $4.8bn loan
![El-Katatni meets opposition leaders for dialogue 11 âI have met today with [Al-Dostour Party Chairman] Mohamed ElBaradei and [Al-Wafd Party Chairman] El-Sayed El-Badawi to exchange points of view regarding the current political situation,â El-Katatni said (File Photo)(AFP-Photo)](https://www.dailynewssegypt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2-5-afp-Saad-al-Katatni-300x191.jpg)
El-Katatni meets opposition leaders for dialogue
The Freedom and Justice Party Chairman discussed the political situation with NSF leaders Mohamed ElBaradei and El-Sayed El-Badawi in a closed meeting

Minister of culture officially resigns, Qandil yet to decide
Speculation that âstripped manâ incident prompted the decision

Cabinet proposes elections law
Proposed elections law amended for consistency with new constitution

Political groups wary of the latest Cabinet changes
Parties fear the latest Cabinet reshuffle can do little to improve the current political and economic crises

New faces in the cabinet, says unofficial report
Cabinet reshuffle brings in 10 new ministers including new interior and finance ministers

Wasat denies being offered premiership
Mohamed Mahsoubâs resignation is based on the partyâs objective reasons for opposing Hesham Qandilâs cabinet, party spokesperson says

Al-Wasat Party rejects Qandil
Al-Wasat Party is “shocked” Hesham Qandil stays on as prime minister, saying his government has not succeeded in resolving problems

Imminent cabinet reshuffle âuntrueâ says FJP
Hisham Qandilâs Cabinet survives, for now

New Libya PM presents 30-member cabinet
The cabinet includes 27 ministers and three deputy prime ministers

Court releases final detainees from Cabinet clashes
Release coincides with the presidentâs expected mass pardon
In Pictures: University workers’ march
Demanding social justice, a rally of hundreds of university workers gathered outside the Cairo University dome

Nile University sit-in continues as academic year starts
Students continue protest by holding classes off campus
Protester’s mother call for release of injured son
Protest call for student detained since January with serious leg wound

Yemeni defence minister survives assassination attempt
Attempt on defence minister’s life day after Al Qaedaâs deputy regional head killed
Review: Columnists touch upon state media and political participation
Egyptian commentaries have explored an assortment of subjects. Many have continued to analyze the rising wave of political Islam, whereas others have addressed the challenges facing Egyptâs state media and the lack of interest in active political participation. Wael Kandil The legend of the last Minister of Media Al-Shorouk newspaper The status of Egyptâs …

Accepting the IMF Loan: an Exception or Economic Policy?
Logically speaking, a more transparent treatment of the loan deal would have allowed for a general discussion on all of the dealâs implications on the public realm

Myanmar reshuffle ‘aims to reinvigorate reforms’
Myanmar president seeks promoting loyal allies to support his reform agenda
New fiscal measures to address state budget deficit
By Islam Zayed and Mohamed Abdel Monsef The Government has prepared a new bundle of legislation aimed at increasing national revenue and alleviating budget strain. The legislation is scheduled to be enacted by year’s end. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will enact further legislation to collect overdue taxes. The new bill resembles the tax payment …

Minister Mahsoub proposes new ‘Equal opportunities’ law
Interviewed By Wafaa Abdel Bary What is your mission during your first year in office, and what is your plan to improve the Ministryâs performance? My first yearâs mission encompasses restructuring the Ministry, laying down the legislative plan and general guidelines, and pushing through several urgent legislations. In addition, the Ministry is working on a …
Housing Authority completes the development of 153 villages in Upper Egypt
By Mohamed Darwish The Central Authority for Housing (CAH) concluded the development of 153 villages at the beginning of the month, costing EGP 2.5 billion. The development rate in 373 villages reached 45%, costing EGP 3.5 billion in the Sohag, Assuit, Qena, Luxor and Menya governorates. General Mahmoud El-Maghawry, Director of the CAH, said that …

Ministry of Electricity ready with third contingency plan
By Salah Elmenoufy The Ministry of Electricity (MOE) determined the new sites where it will implement its third contingency plan to meet the summerâs demand. Sources said that the plan includes establishing new power generation units in a number of already installed stations. These units will be established in Elseyuf station in Alexandria, Elmahmodeya, Damanhour …