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Egyptian government to pay exporters’ dues in cash at 15% discount
153 exporting companies received first batch of dues worth EGP 1.8bn

Government explores management mechanisms of untapped state assets
They also tackled the participation of the private sector in implementing seawater desalination projects.

Egypt launches national trial of digital platform for government services
New platform offers 70 government services, including food rations and vehicle licensing

Egypt launches trial run of digital government services platform
New platform offers 70 services covering vehicle and driving licensing, public notary, and electronic filing of lawsuits

Egypt government discusses technological preparations for hosting Handball World Cup
Championship to be held in Cairo, New Administrative Capital, 6th of October city, and Borg El-Arab city in Alexandria

Lebanon’s Parliamentary speaker urges for new government following Beirut port blast
Parliament approves State of Emergency declared by caretaker government

Egypt’s government investments stand at EGP 280.7bn in FY 2020/21 budget
The new investments aim to move the economy onto sustainable growth, and to provide new job opportunities, especially in light of the global economy slowdown as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Government launches SMEs digital transformation initiative
The event was attended by Minister of Public Enterprises Sector Hisham Tawfik, Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea, FEDCOC Head Ibrahim El-Arabi, and Chairperson and CEO of Benya Capital Ahmed Mekki.

Government, WB Egypt mission discuss fighting air pollution in Greater Cairo
With project’s final consultation document finalised, Egypt’s Environment Ministry prepares to establish project coordination unit, says Yasmin Fouad

Government, e-Finance partner to implement ‘Digital Egypt’ strategy
Sarhan’s comments came during his participation in the “Narrative Summit – Reshaping Norms” conference. Egypt hosted the conference, which was set up to discuss the socio-economic impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Government prepares to develop applied technology for communication school
The minister added that the protocol signed on Wednesday will see the launch of the first applied technology school in the academic year 2020/2021. It will also establish an extended partnership between the Ministry of Education and TE.

Government discusses increasing efficiency of health facilities
The discussions were held as Egypt continues its fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Government discusses Egyptalum expansion, state-owned companies restructure
Structural, governance reforms of public enterprise sector companies also discussed at the meeting

Egypt to borrow EGP 600bn through T-bills, T-bonds in 3 months
Finance Ministry to issue EGP 499.5bn of T-bills, EGP 100.5bn of T-bonds between July and September 2020

Government to finance EGP 37m worth development projects in Upper Egypt
Social Solidarity Ministry is moving from social protection to development and economic empowerment, says El-Kabbaj

Government engaged in raising standard of living: Prime Minister
On Saturday, Madbouly reviewed a Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) report on the efforts exerted by the government during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Government facilitates licensing of industrial establishments
New protocol allows trade and environment ministries to identify violations that may lead to serious environmental dangers, mandate to take necessary measures

Government investments worth EGP 47bn allocated to Upper Egypt in FY2021
Local development programme in Upper Egypt is important for achieving sustainable development goals, says Minister Al-Mashat

Government halts building permits in 4 governorates for 6 months
Industrialm tourism, government installation, and national project licences excluded from directive

Foreign workers at government, public business sectors increase 42.4% in 2019
The report added that, of this amount, 1,233, or 88%, were male, and 155 (or 11.2%) were female, with the rise attributed to the increase in investment projects in Egypt. The 2019 figures show a significant increase on 2018, when 975 foreign employees were reported in these sectors.

Government to treat blinded quarantine hospital doctor at state expense
Mohamed Sami suffered loss of vision due to eye stroke induced by high blood pressure

Government spends EGP 40bn out of EGP 100bn allocated to confront coronavirus: Maait
Budget revenues down EGP 75bn, of which EGP 65bn decline in tax revenues

Egypt’s government investment expenditures up EGP 80bn in FY 2020/21
Next budget of New Urban Communities Authority will also be increased

Government to encourage local production over imports due to COVID-19
Public treasury bears EGP 10bn value of reducing gas, electricity prices for industry activities

Government follows on e-buses localisation plan
Military Production Ministry, China’s Foton Motor to jointly manufacture eBuses in Egypt

Government prepares for linking Farmer’s Card with Meeza e-payment services
ElKosayer held several meetings with the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, e-finance, and the Egyptian Banks Company to develop the procedures needed to carry out the digital transformation. This is expected to have a significant impact on the services provided via the Farmer’s Card and maximise its benefits.

Government allows construction sector to work as normal despite Covid-19 precautions
The precautionary measures have been put aside in the case of the construction industry to ensure projects with a national interest currently under development are completed quickly.

City Edge contributes EGP 10m to Tahya Misr Fund for government coronavirus efforts
“City Edge’s contribution in the Tahya Misr Fund comes within the framework of its strong belief in the necessity of solidarity with the Egyptian community, people and government, in fighting coronavirus, which needs joint efforts between various institutions, whether governmental or a private sector as well as civil society

Government announces measures to protect construction workers from COVID-19 spread
Companies which want to continue, or halt operating have to commit to state preventive measures, the PM said

Coronavirus fears erase EGX gains despite government stimulus
EGX30 down 2.76%, with turnover falling to EGP 762m