Latest in Tag: Low-income citizens Highlight
Latest in Tag: Low-income citizens

Floatation decision may increase poverty rates in Egypt to unprecedented levels: ECESR
Inflation will not decrease to 20% by the end of this year, as it could increase up to 30% by the middle of next year, according to the report

Poverty rate rises while solutions are lacking, low-income citizens in Upper Egypt, Sinai most affected: experts
The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced that the percentage of the population under the poverty line jumped from 26.3% in 2012/2013 to 27.8% in 2014/2015. With every price increase the government announces, low-income citizens in Egypt are greatly harmed and left wondering how to deal with the increasing challenges present in …

Cabinet decides to extend electricity subsidy period over the weekend
Prices to be approved and applied mid-month

Al-Sisi fails to control price increases
During most of his speeches, Al-Sisi stressed to Egyptians that there would be no price increases. However, the situation on the ground panned out differently as prices have continued to rise across the board
Construction complete on 6,000 government-subsidised homes in Alexandria: Housing ministry
The residential units are part of a social housing programme that aims to provide 1 million homes to low-income citizens

Cabinet increases social solidarity pensions by 50%
Pensions are directed to families with no source of income, says Ministry of Social Solidarity spokesman