Latest in Tag: Ministry of Supply Highlight
Latest in Tag: Ministry of Supply

Nearly a quarter of a million Egyptians drop ration cards
Minister of Supply says they “felt ineligible for subsidised commodities”

New food market in Cairo to sell at low prices
Minister of Supply opens a new market in preparation for Copts’ feasts and New Year celebrations

Ration cards issued to families of martyrs and the injured: Abu Shady
This comes on the occasion of the third memorial of 25 January Revolution, says the minister

Government dispatches trucks to sell vegetables and fruits at low prices
Minister of Supply Mohamed Abu Shady was quoted in the statement as saying that this procedure comes to alleviate burdens on low-income citizens.

Italy provides $66m grant to develop supply sector in Egypt
$45m have been allocated to build grain storage silos in Giza and $20m for developing bakeries in Sheikh Zayed

Euromoney: Ministry of Supply to procure up to 200,000 tonnes of wheat
Abu Shadi: We are determined to win the war on vendors’ inflated prices
The ministry will create the competition that forces vendors to sell for less
The ministry plans to complete 100 silos this fiscal year
Egypt awarded 7 silos, will issue tenders for 8 this month, and 10 next month
Rice exports are halted until sufficient amounts are secured for domestic consumption

Supply ministry calls for price caps on fruits and vegetables to protect consumers
In a meeting held Saturday with consumer protection organizations and a number of fruit and vegetable wholesalers in the Obour and 6th of October markets, Abu Shadi pledged to put price caps on fruits and vegetables.

Reshuffling of ministers’ officials: The political/apolitical debate
Political turmoil led to short-lived cabinets, uncompleted economic strategies and unqualified officials

Minister of Supply Inspects Giza bakeries
Orders shutting down a bakery after owner verbally attacked inspectors

Gas cylinder price rise sparks rage
Protesters arrive from across the nation to protest the rise in the price of subsidised butane gas cylinders, set to reach EGP 8 per cylinder

Bakery owners protest during minister’s meeting
Bakery owners protest at ministry of supply while minister meets their representative

Bakery owners cripple the Ministry of Supply
Bakers demand the cancellation of government’s new decision to provide them with flour at global market prices

Egypt buys wheat through US credits
US approves Egypt’s request to buy wheat through the USDA export credit guarantee program