VAT is essential for state revenues
90% of food commodities are VAT-exempted, according to Finance Ministry
Parliament approves state of emergency extension for North Sinai
The members of parliament representing Sinai opposed the extension as the emergency law poses danger to residents
Erdogan and social media: use and abuse
After using social media to publicly quash the coup, Turkey's government is cracking down on news sites and purging state institutions again. Here is how censorship works in the country…
Monsanto rejects Bayer’s newest takeover bid
Monsanto has rejected a second takeover bid from Bayer, calling it "insufficient", despite the additional $3 billion (2.7 billion euros) the German drugs and chemicals giant added to its previous…
Should I go? The impact of government advisories for travelers to Europe
Countries worldwide are urging their citizens travelling to Europe to be vigilant in the wake of recent terror attacks. While many travelers are reconsidering their destinations, on the whole tourism…
African leaders eye bigger role for AU forces
The role of AU forces is on the rise as African leaders voted on Monday to send a large AU military force to South Sudan with a more robust mandate…
Egypt may be ‘wasting time’ in GERD talks with Ethiopia: professor
Al-Sisi and Desalegn met in Rwanda for bilateral talks including the controversial GERD issue
AU summit accepts supporting nomination of ambassador Moushira Khattab
The parliamentary committee of foreign affairs announced their support for Khattab
Parliament ratifies Egypt’s Trade Union Federation bill following consistent delays
The bill has been on hold for more than two months because parliament members didn’t have quorum
Unified Media Law: regressive amendments and indefinite delay
Despite being a highly progressive step forward for Egyptian media, the law still features conditional arrests and presidential appointments
