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Latest in Tag: cabinet
Egypt deserves better than to be toyed with
We were all glad that Mehleb’s government had stepped down, but our happiness had nothing to do with the man, whom we respect, and his appreciated efforts during a tough period and before he became Prime Minster, at a time when any sane person would have refused such a post. It has nothing to do …
Cabinet resignation threatens issuance of new automotive industry law: Abdel Aziz
$3bn ready to be invested in automotive manufacturing in Egypt once the law is issued, says Ghabbour
CAO not entitled to reopen ‘Presidential Palaces’ embezzlement case: Official
Since the case was adjudicated in court, the agency is not entitled to address it, says former deputy
Nominees to replace endowments minister revealed as Ismail begins consultations
Al-Azhar deputy Abbas Shuman and head of Academy for Islamic Research Mohey Afifi are the strongest candidates to replace Gomaa
Quietest-voice Sherif Ismail chairs the cabinet
Ismail succeeded, under difficult economic circumstances, to repay $3.6bn of overdue balances to foreign partners in the oil sector. Those balances were accumulating over the period from 2009 until 2013.
Shock cabinet resignation follows denials of corruption
New cabinet to be formed within a week
Final composition of Ismail’s government within a week
The economic group is under revision; ministers of education, higher education, and religious endowments may be removed
Mehleb’s media assistant gives up position
In final meeting, the former prime minister asked ministers to continue working until new cabinet is formed
Mehleb’s cabinet resigns, petroleum minister to form interim cabinet
President accepted Mehleb’s resignation early Saturday
Health, Planning Ministries agree to establish higher health and medicine council: Cabinet
There will be a comprehensive review of all health sector regulatory legislation which includes system upgrading, says Minister of Health
Government issues decree to establish General Authority of Economic Zone of Suez Canal
The authority will own state-owned lands and establishments in the zone. According to the law, the authority’s chairman of the board of directors must submit an annual report to the Prime Minister on the activities in the zone
Egypt’s economy grew 3% in Q3 of FY 2014/2015: Dcode EFC
Real GDP growth reached 4.7% in first three quarters of FY 2014/2015, increasing from 1.6% during same period of previous year
NGOs, NCHR demand revision, participation in drafting anti-terror law
Government promises to take into consideration concerns raised over press freedom
Journalists’ objections to anti-terror law under government revision
Amendment suggests fine instead of prison, sticking to official data only in military operations, says former Press Syndicate head
Anti-terror draft law is ‘unofficial state of emergency’: Civil societies
“Vague definitions in law leads to non-differentiation between terrorists and non-terrorists and broad crackdown,” says NGOs joint statement
Government defends anti-terror law, Press Syndicate protests
Law allows journalists’ imprisonment, shutting down of websites and other media restrictions, say NGOs
Amended parliamentary laws await presidential approval
Laws amended include those organising exercise of political rights, operation of House of Representatives and electoral districts
Draft budget shows slower fiscal improvement than projected: Moody’s
Rating agency Moody’s expects that lower oil prices in FY 2014/2015 will reduce fuel expenses to around EGP 70bn compared to EGP 100bn in the original budget
Economic Group agrees on company for summer electricity projects, plans for EGX listing: Cabinet
Company would own and manage projects to add electricity units, says government statement
New Tiba-Qena road lighted with solar energy
Solar energy plant starts operations with capacity of 90 KW in New Tiba City
Hyundai requests details on Suez Canal projects to start bidding: Cabinet
Building, construction, sewage and agriculture projects most important projects proposed for cooperation between Egyptian companies, Hyundai
Cabinet agrees $400m World Bank loan for social safety nets: El-Kawish
Loan will support Egypt in creating “Solidarity and Dignity” cash support programme, says cabinet statement
Halting capital gains tax blow for social justice: ECESR
Government continues to pursue same polices undertaken by NDP, by favouring interests of investors and businessmen over those of citizens, the statement read
Cabinet to discuss anti-illegal immigration draft law on Wednesday
EUHR proposed sentences ranging from 15-years to death to counter illegal immigration
Mehleb allocates EGP 10m to Ministry of Environment: Cabinet
Mehleb’s meeting with Tahya Masr executive committee identified three national projects to be carried out during 2015, says Al-Kawish
Cabinet approves amended elections law
Law to be sent to State Council for revision
Cabinet revokes Egyptian citizenship of Hamas-affiliated Palestinian
Palestinian businessman Wael Diab associated with Gaza’s media, heading several local radio stations, according to Palestinian news agencies
Interior Minister reshuffles several senior positions
Second reshuffle occurs since appointment of Magdy Abdel Ghaffar as Interior Minister
State never wanted political parties’ involvement: Mohamed Abul-Ghar
Social Democratic Party head objects to security intervention in politics
Government allocates free lands for public authorities: Cabinet
Land allocation decisions are steps to implement development plan to establish sewage stations, educational complex, provide citizens with services