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Cabinet extends North Sinai curfew by further 3 months
Curfew was scheduled to end on 25 January
Egypt to issue bonds on international markets after higher credit ranking: Cabinet
Lowering dues of foreign oil companies, amending investment laws and resolving conflicts boost business sector’s trust
SEC approves electoral districts law
The law will be referred for Presidential approval after Cabinet approval
State Council approves ‘terrorist entities’ draft law
The law tasks prosecutors with making two lists, one for terrorist entities and the other for leaders, members, and founders
Ahmed Douma sentenced to 3 years hard labour
Activist and blogger found guilty of being in contempt of the court during “cabinet clashes” trial session
Draft law on ‘terrorist entities’ could silence civil society: Rights group
Labelling groups “terrorist” will not stop violence, says Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies
Cabinet approves amendments on bribery-related criminal procedures
Changes come following acquittal of Mubarak, his sons and businessman on charges of wasting public funds
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Government considers new iron, cement licences to fill local gap
Consultations with GAFI Board on final draft of amendments to investment guarantees and incentives to take place within a week
224 arrested in Friday protests: Interior ministry
Officials provide conflicting figures on the numbers of protester deaths
Cabinet approves ‘terrorist entities’ draft law
Draft law details offences that could result in a group being listed as a terrorist group
Cabinet to rule on electoral districts draft
Some parties believe districts made to garner “votes for the government” in upcoming parliamentary elections
Egypt Kuwait Holding announces gas field purchase north of Suez
Prime minister says government is working to remove obstacles for investors and create safe environment for profits
6 April calls on cabinet to resign
Government failed and is dragging Egypt to division and terrorism, say 6 April
Military law enforced in North Sinai
Egypt to expose countries supporting terrorism, calling for political unity as it asks for worldwide support
Government to begin 2nd and 3rd phase petrol distribution system implementation: Cabinet
Cabinet economic group agrees on new oil agreements with minimum investments of $1.3bn
Cabinet agrees to activate local Product Law
The law is working to deepen industry, Al-Sewedy says
Government outfits kiosks for street vendors to transform them into small merchants: PM
North Coast development, social housing, employment, Downtown Cairo, and roads project top Mehleb’s priorities this week
$5.4bn World Bank financing for existing projects in Egypt: Regional Director
World Bank funds for Egyptian projects in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and job training total $5.4bn
Al-Tayyar awaits government response on Cairo land, offers to construct housing units: Managing Director
Al-Tayyar Travel Group awaits a response from the governorate of Cairo regarding company ownership of land and offers to construct housing units for low-income families
Suspension of gas supplies to Jordan and liquefaction factories leads to 75% decline in exports
Egypt has ceased exporting gas to Jordan several times this year due to the tense situation in Sinai and multiple explosions on the export pipeline
Mehleb meets Nassef Sawiris to settle tax dispute
Investment Minister Ashraf Salman declined to comment on the reason behind Sawiris visiting the investment ministry or the form of the new settlement
Government to bolster transport system with EGP 1.4bn
Ministers agree on package to develop and reform transport system in wake of subsidies cut
Finance ministry considers modifying system for cabinet wages: Minister
Ministry of Finance plans to submit bill to amend wage system for cabinet
Government may temporarily maintain last year’s budget due to time constraints: Cabinet source
The government is racing against time to complete the process of reviewing the budget for the next fiscal year, after President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi refused to ratify it due to the growing deficit and heavy.
State Council approves £45,000 for treatment of comatose protester
EGP 1m spent on treatment for comatose protestor Mo’awad Adel, State Council
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Government tasked to apply maximum wage: Mehleb
Upcoming state budget seeks to apply financial and economic reforms
Not enough women in cabinet: NCW
National council for women criticises lack of female decision makers in Al-Sisi’s government
Ashraf Salman to exit his businesses and resigns from other posts
By Abdel Qader Ramadan Newly appointed Minister of Investment Ashraf Salman told the Daily News Egypt he is exiting businesses he owns and 18 other positions he holds after his cabinet appointment. Salman held the position of CEO of Cairo Financial Holding as well as other executive and advisory positions for several companies. Salman’s …
Majority of cabinet’s economic team reappointed
Abdel Nour to handle SMEs while Al-Araby takes on administrative development
Update: Thirteen incoming ministers in new cabinet
Incoming cabinet includes one new ministry, cancels another, splits three ministries