What are the social and cultural dimensions behind the phenomenon of harassment? (3)
We stress for the third time, the four attributes of slums that were described in the previous two articles: the first, that most slum residents are marginalised; second, that these…
Al-Sisi imposes new taxes on Egyptians at home and abroad
President also issues tax on capital gains on stock market
Government unlikely to succeed in price control efforts: Former IMF official
Government cutting energy subsidies, preparing diesel and gasoline price increases, likely to exacerbate suffering of 26% of Egyptians under poverty line
Finance ministry considers modifying system for cabinet wages: Minister
Ministry of Finance plans to submit bill to amend wage system for cabinet
Fuel subsidy bill for 2014/2015 to exceed budget: Former EGPC VP
The government announced approval for the new budget on Monday after reducing the deficit to approximately EGP 240bn, in large part due to new measures rationing petroleum subsidies.
Tax revenues to increase 1.6% in 2014/2015 fiscal year: Finance minister
Ministry of Finance expects tax revenue increases of EGP 6bn or 1.6% due to amendments to real estate and income tax laws, as well as new taxes on stock dividends…
EGP 400m subsidy allotted for industrial area infrastructure in FY 2014/2015 budget: IDA chairman
Chairman of the Industrial Development Authority hoped more funds would have been available for the completion of industrial areas
Backlash against petroleum subsidy cuts as experts cite concern of effects on middle class
Cash support for poor may act as safety net, but biggest danger lies in creating new poor by cutting energy subsidies, says professor of socioeconomics Hania Al-Shalkamy
Exporters object to cut in export subsidies to EGP 2.6bn in new budget
The Ministry of Industry made an early announcement for a new programme to support exports starting in early July.
Success of government’s goals regarding budget and debt is conditional: Experts
Success depends on real growth in investments, a clear vision regarding taxation and cutting government spending
