Egypt to adopt international taxation policy to avoid double taxation: Finance minister
Government struggling to expand resources through tax reform imposing new taxes, fighting tax evasion
Subsidy cuts a ‘very important step’: EU ambassador
EU ambassador to Egypt welcomes reduction of subsidies on petroleum products
EGP 600m allocated for slum development in budget: Ministry of Planning
European Union (EU) to provide € 1.5m for development in slum areas and other civil society projects implementation of projects for the development of informal areas
Government plans ‘donor countries’ conference before year’s end
The Ministry of Planning has announced intentions to hold a conference for “donor countries” to Egypt before the end of the year and following the completion of parliamentary elections. Nihal…
EGAS, Sonatrach negotiating over 5 LNG shipments for electricity production
Delegation from Algerian firm set to arrive in mid-July to conclude proceedings
North Africa approaching universal access to primary education: UN report
Primary education enrolment increased from 80% to 99% in North Africa over 22 years
Cement production to be impacted by energy cuts and higher fuel prices
The government’s decision to cut natural gas subsidies to factories followed shortly after the reduction of petroleum subsidies on Saturday.
Beltone refuses sale rate offered from Hermes
Curtain draws on Beltone-Sawiris deal to purchase 20% stake in Hermes after alliance purchased only 9% of shares
5232 social, economic and labour protests held in 2013: ECESR
Economic and social rights NGO notes majority of protests took place in the first half of the year
Egypt arrests 4 over Alexandria bombing
Suspects are members of terrorist group trained to attack police facilities, says interior ministry
