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Latest in Tag: cabinet
GAFI signs free trade zone agreement with Ajman Free Zone: Al-Hashemi
Ajman plans Egyptian free trade zone cooperation to support SMEs, economic growth
Interior Minister out
Unexpected cabinet shuffle resulted in Ibrahim being replaced by former NSA head
Cabinet entrusts drafting committee to amend unconstitutional elections law
Amendments could be reached within month, will feature change in numbers of seats, says constitutional law expert
Egyptian spectator ban: Flashpoint for conflict and statement of weakness
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian cabinet decision to end the suspension of professional football in late March but reinstitute the ban on spectators attending matches could spark renewed clashes between militant fans and security forces. The decision against the backdrop of mounting evidence that Egyptian general-turned-President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has no apparent intention of easing …
President approves ‘terrorist entities’ law
New law becomes effective as of Wednesday, according to article 10 of the law
EGP 100,000 per killed football fan
The compensation is based on a request by the Ministry of Youth and Sports
Commodity prices stable, prices drop: Minister of Supply
The minister pointed out that enough quantities of cooking oil have been contracted to suffice for consumption till the end of July – a total of 172,000 tonnes – with a value of EGP 1.5bn. A supply of Brazilian poultry, 23,300 tonnes, was also contracted.
Qatari Diar receives long-awaited approvals for tourism project
The company has two projects in Egypt
Cabinet extends North Sinai curfew by further 3 months
Curfew was scheduled to end on 25 January
Egypt to issue bonds on international markets after higher credit ranking: Cabinet
Lowering dues of foreign oil companies, amending investment laws and resolving conflicts boost business sector’s trust
SEC approves electoral districts law
The law will be referred for Presidential approval after Cabinet approval
State Council approves ‘terrorist entities’ draft law
The law tasks prosecutors with making two lists, one for terrorist entities and the other for leaders, members, and founders
Ahmed Douma sentenced to 3 years hard labour
Activist and blogger found guilty of being in contempt of the court during “cabinet clashes” trial session
Draft law on ‘terrorist entities’ could silence civil society: Rights group
Labelling groups “terrorist” will not stop violence, says Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies
Cabinet approves amendments on bribery-related criminal procedures
Changes come following acquittal of Mubarak, his sons and businessman on charges of wasting public funds
Government considers new iron, cement licences to fill local gap
Consultations with GAFI Board on final draft of amendments to investment guarantees and incentives to take place within a week
224 arrested in Friday protests: Interior ministry
Officials provide conflicting figures on the numbers of protester deaths
Cabinet approves ‘terrorist entities’ draft law
Draft law details offences that could result in a group being listed as a terrorist group
Cabinet to rule on electoral districts draft
Some parties believe districts made to garner “votes for the government” in upcoming parliamentary elections
Egypt Kuwait Holding announces gas field purchase north of Suez
Prime minister says government is working to remove obstacles for investors and create safe environment for profits
6 April calls on cabinet to resign
Government failed and is dragging Egypt to division and terrorism, say 6 April
Military law enforced in North Sinai
Egypt to expose countries supporting terrorism, calling for political unity as it asks for worldwide support
Government to begin 2nd and 3rd phase petrol distribution system implementation: Cabinet
Cabinet economic group agrees on new oil agreements with minimum investments of $1.3bn
Cabinet agrees to activate local Product Law
The law is working to deepen industry, Al-Sewedy says
Government outfits kiosks for street vendors to transform them into small merchants: PM
North Coast development, social housing, employment, Downtown Cairo, and roads project top Mehleb’s priorities this week
$5.4bn World Bank financing for existing projects in Egypt: Regional Director
World Bank funds for Egyptian projects in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and job training total $5.4bn
Al-Tayyar awaits government response on Cairo land, offers to construct housing units: Managing Director
Al-Tayyar Travel Group awaits a response from the governorate of Cairo regarding company ownership of land and offers to construct housing units for low-income families
Suspension of gas supplies to Jordan and liquefaction factories leads to 75% decline in exports
Egypt has ceased exporting gas to Jordan several times this year due to the tense situation in Sinai and multiple explosions on the export pipeline
Mehleb meets Nassef Sawiris to settle tax dispute
Investment Minister Ashraf Salman declined to comment on the reason behind Sawiris visiting the investment ministry or the form of the new settlement
Government to bolster transport system with EGP 1.4bn
Ministers agree on package to develop and reform transport system in wake of subsidies cut