Latest in Tag: Egyptian Competition Authority Highlight
Latest in Tag: Egyptian Competition Authority
Mahmoud Momtaz appointed as Egyptian Competition Authority Chairperson
Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea has issued decision No 640 of 2020 appointing Mahmoud Momtaz as Chairperson of the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Prior to his appointment, Momtaz served as a Private Sector Development Specialist at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington DC, a position he held since August 2018. During that …
Egypt competition watchdog blocks Cleopatra Hospital acquisition of Alameda
ECA said that, according to an initial study, CHG proposed acquisition of Alameda would create a monopoly in the Egyptian healthcare market.
Financial solvency biggest challenge in Egypt’s smart transport market
Egypt’s smart transport market can absorb more investors due to its large size: OKA Truck
ECA works on amending Competition Protection Law: authority head
“We will not allow monopolistic practices in IT sector, says Nabil
Egyptian Competition Authority accuses Glovo, Delivery Hero of restricting competition
Earlier, Spanish home delivery startup Glovo is shutting down its services in Egypt, the company confirmed to Ahram Online without providing further details.
Egyptian Competition Authority refers 70 brick factories to Prosecutor General
Board of Directors of Egyptian Competition Authority decided in its meeting held on 14 August, to refer 70 brick factory owners to the Prosecutor General’s office after their owners were found to have violated Article 6 (A) of the Competition Protection Law. The authority said that the factories’ owners agreed among themselves to raise and stabilise the sale …
Travel agencies address ECA seeking equality with foreign tour operators
Local travel agencies are subject to VAT, which increases burdens on them
ECA looks into violations of 6 electricity distribution companies this week
Legalising violators’ situations, settling issues with citizens are the most prominent decisions expected: source
ECA to amend Protection of Competition Law to control acquisitions deals
The amendment is necessary to improve Egypt’s position in the Global Competitiveness Index and develop the business climate
Administrative Court rules in favour of ECA monopoly over investigations into monopoly practices
ECA’s role does not contradict with NTRA’s role in the field of telecommunications, says report
Ousta accuses Uber of monopoly, complains to ECA
Uber practices flood the market and eliminate competition, says El-Batrawy
Egyptian Competition Authority requests EFIC, AZFC be referred to general prosecution
The 2 companies reached an agreement to stabilise the price difference between their products
Prosecution drops monopoly charges against Oriental Weavers
The prosecution did not move forward with the charges against the company and dismissed the case, says Oriental Weavers
ECA detects monopolistic practices in Egyptian automotive sector
The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has revealed the presence of monopolistic practices in the Egyptian automotive sector, leading to a significant increase in the prices of several models and categories of cars. ECA is currently conducting a study to examine the automotive sector in order to detect restrictions and different forms of monopolisation practiced by …
beIN Sports breaks competition protection, monopolistic practices law: ECA
beIN Sports breaks articles 5 and 8 of competition protection, prevention of monopolistic practices law, says ECA press release
Egyptian Competition Authority accepts reconciliation with Telecom Egypt
The company partly suspended internet services from September 2013 until October 2015
Education ministry reduces ‘burden’ of school uniforms
Obliging parents to buy uniforms from certain places negatively affects competitiveness and consumer’s freedom, says ECA
Oriental Weavers Group referred to general prosecution
The group is charged with carrying out monopolistic practices and may pay a fine of up to EGP 300m
Egyptian marketing company files complaint against Google
Egyptian Competition Authority investigated the matter, found that Google did not violate Protection of Competition Law as was claimed
First cooperation agreement between EFSA and ECA signed
The agreement emphasises on the willing of the two parties in guarantying the freedom of competition and preventing all monopolistic activities