Furniture exports register EGP1.1bn, reaching EGP 2.8bn by end of 2014

Sector exports have increased steadily over the past four years.

Sara Aggour

Trade ministry reviews import procedures to reduce smuggling

The Ministry of Commerce is targeting increased Egyptian non-petroleum exports during the coming period and is beginning a new programme to support exports at the start of July, according to…

Daily News Egypt

Saudi Arabia’s Beyti investing EGP 4bn for expansions in Egypt

Company plans new juice plant and two milk farms to increase market share to 35% within 5 years

Daily News Egypt

Egypt targets 2 million Arab tourists by the end of the year: Tourism ministry official

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism hopes to attract 2 million Arab tourists by the end of 2014 by launching promotional campaign in the Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Daily News Egypt

Sawiris plans to raise capital of New Egypt to $230m after 20% purchase of Hermes

Sawiris-led Alliance purchasing 20% stake in Hermes from shareholders remains committed even if shares restricted from sale during first year

Daily News Egypt

US committed to supporting Egypt in economy and security: Kerry

Kerry’s visit coincided with the announcement that $572m military aid has been released

Joel Gulhane

Gas production rates decrease to 4.65bn cubic feet per day

The gas company cut 300m cubic feet of gas per day from cement factory consumption, from its estimated daily rate of 430m cubic feet.

Daily News Egypt

Palm Hills restores 56.77 feddans in Sheikh Zayed; New Cairo land settlement still outstanding

Palm Hills Development, cabinet and New Urban Communities Authority agree on EGP 229m settlement

Sara Aggour

Security forces disperse protest, arrest 24

Political parties and NGOs condemn arrests and call for the cancellation of the Protest Law

Aya Nader