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Minister of Supply harshly criticised in parliament over high commodity prices
Parliament members called on minister to provide clear plan for securing basic commodities and controlling markets during coming period
Parliament approves in principle draft law exempting cars imported by Egyptian expats from taxes, customs
On 16 October, the House of Representatives referred the draft law to a joint committee of the committees of plan and budget, economic affairs, constitutional and legislative affairs, and foreign relations.
Parliament approves 51 international agreements during second session in 2022
The House discussed and approved 51 international agreements, all of which aimed to support the national economy, achieve comprehensive sustainable growth, and consolidate cooperative relations between Egypt and many countries in various fields.
Egyptâs Parliament approves two agreements on Alexandria Metro and the rehabilitation of hydroelectric stations
The House approved President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisiâs decision No. 122 of 2022 regarding the approval of a loan agreement for the construction of Alexandriaâs Metro between Egypt and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) amounting to âŹ250m.
Parliament to discuss amendments to Civil Work Law, smuggling of immigrants
The House is set to take a final vote on a number of draft laws on Tuesday and Wednesdayâs sessions
Egyptâs government, parliament take serious steps to amend Old Rent Law
Additionally, successive Egyptian governments have also stumbled over the past years in ending and resolving the phenomenon of rent control and redrawing the parameters of the relationship between owners and tenants.
Parliament approves Health Council draft law in principle
Health committee holds community dialogue in presence of representatives of health, medical authorities
Parliament sends amendment of Rights of People of Determination law to presidency for approval
The first article of the law stipulates that a new article No. 50 be added to the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities promulgated by Law No. 10 of 2018, which reads as follows:
Parliament summons Minister of Education over controversial school curriculum
New components of 4th Grade curriculum shows Education Ministryâs ignorance of educational situation in Egypt, says MP
Parliament agrees to toughen penalty for disclosing state security secrets
New draft law aims to ensure safety, security of people, says MP Ibrahim Al-Hunaidi
Egyptâs Al-Sisi, S. Korea parliament speaker discuss bilateral relation, regional affairs
Both sides exchange views on developments in regional, international issues
Libya’s parliament withdraws confidence from government
The Libyan parliament announced, on Tuesday, the withdrawal of confidence from the national unity government led by Abdel Hamid al-Dabaiba. This comes half a year after it assumed power and three months before the end of its duties and the holding of general elections in the country, in a step that may further complicate the …
Women are key pillar to achieve sustainable development in Egypt: Parliament Speaker
El-Gebali asserts Egypt’s keenness to achieve real empowerment of women
Egyptâs Parliament discusses abolishing imprisonment for female debtors
During Motherâs Day celebrations, President Al-Sisi calls for women debtors issue to be addressed
Egyptian Parliament condemns Israeli violence in Jerusalem
Israeli police attack Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem late on Saturday, dozens injured
Parliamentâs budget committee, food chains to meet for VAT amendment discussions
Finance Ministry suggests higher VAT of 14%, up from 5%, on snacks, sweets, soaps, detergents, raising industry-wide concerns of drop in demand due to sizable hike
Egyptâs Parliament preliminarily approves draft law toughening FGM penalties
New law stipulates that medical institution where FGM takes place will be closed for 5 years
Parliament rejects UN âbaselessâ critical comments on Egyptâs human rights record
Egyptâs Foreign Ministry expresses âgreat surprise and disapprovalâ of UN statement signed by 31 countries
5 ministers to attend Parliament plenary sessions on Sunday
Special committees to discuss number of briefing requests, international agreements and draft laws in presence of ministers
MPs call for ex-Parliament Speaker Abdel Aal to face penalties due to absence
MP Mostafa Bakry described Abdel Aalâs absence as psychological issue due to change in parliamentary role
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Parliament review construction requirements
Universities to prepare facade designs for new buildings in various governorates
EGP 260m allocated to improve social protections: Egyptian Finance Minister
Egypt ranks first in indebtedness reduction index, says Mohamed Maait
Parliament continues review of government performance
President Al-Sisi directs for coordination with specialised companies for local production of railway rods
Parliament summons 10 ministers to review government performance
During past week, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Water Resources, and Agriculture addressed parliament on their work
Parliament initially approves draft law for Umrah portal
Platform will contribute to reducing prices of Umrah trips
Egyptâs parliament selects its general committee members
General Committee commenced its first meetings on Sunday
Parliament initially approves amendments to law honouring terrorism victims
The Egyptian Parliamentâs social solidarity and family committee gave its initial approval, on Saturday, of draft amendments to a law honouring victims, missing people, and those wounded in war, terrorist, and security operations. The amendments also cover their families. The committee approved amending Clause 5 of Article 6, which stipulates the provision of free registration …
Ahmed Manna appointed Secretary-General of Egyptian parliament
Thursday’s session also see election of heads, deputies of each special committee in parliament
UPDATE: Newly elected parliament members swear constitutional oath
New House Speaker Hanafi Jabali asserts need for solidarity, cooperation to achieve public interest
Egyptâs new House of Representatives – All you need to know
New parliament to hold opening procedural session on Tuesday to elect speaker, with Ali Abdel-Aal poised for another term