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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…

Mohamed Ayyad

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…

Abdel Qader Ramadan

Success of government’s goals regarding budget and debt is conditional: Experts

Success depends on real growth in investments, a clear vision regarding taxation…

Sara Aggour

Electricity subsidy increases come to pay value of fuel consumed by stations: Energy expert

The increase allocated to the ministry amounts to approximately EGP 14bn and…

Mohamed Adel

EGAS halts pumping of gas to several fertiliser companies, methanol factory

MOPCO, AlexFert, and EBIC were among the affected firms, while Methanex’s Damietta…

Daily News Egypt

Continued energy deficit amounts to 15m cubic metres daily: EGAS official

70% of Egypt's gas production pumped to power stations through Ramadan, senior…

Daily News Egypt

Budget deficit pushed to 10% of GDP and debt to 90% of GDP: Finance minister

Total expenditure set at EGP 789bn, revenues expected to reach EGP 549bn,…

Sara Aggour

Bourse rises 1.13% following budget approval

President Al-Sisi approved the State's budget setting budget deficit at 10% of…

Daily News Egypt

Tourism authority achieves highest revenues to date, backs Red Sea projects

The Tourism Development Authority’s board of directors, chaired by Minister of Tourism…

Daily News Egypt

No intention to re-adjust price offered for EFG-Hermes stock: Beltone-Sawiris alliance

The alliance says deal will bring $230m in foreign investments.

Sara Aggour