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Cabinet approves legislation of 87 churches and buildings on connection
The total number of regulated churches is now 1322
Al-Sisi swears in 16 new governors ahead of anticipated cabinet reshuffle
Most of the new governors have military or security backgrounds
MPs expect cabinet reshuffle within a few days, but no official confirmation yet
3-10 ministers related to public services are expected to be replaced, says MP Mohamed Badrawy
Egypt’s Cabinet approves US grant to develop railways, tractors, locomotives
The grant aims to recruit consultants to help the National Railways of Egypt in transforming the current shipping business unit into a separate firm with administrative autonomy and has commercial relations with other units of the railway.
Third Arab Security Conference to kick off in Cairo on 22, 23 September
Conference will be held under ‘Cyber Security in Era of Digital Transformation’ slogan
Cabinet vows to empty Cairo from government buildings by 2020
In a statement released by Egypt’s cabinet, Madbouli asserted that there is a mandate from President Al-Sisi to develop Cairo through moving state administrative headquarters to the New Administrative Capital, turning Cairo into historical, cultural, tourist city.
Cabinet meeting takes place in New El-Alamein City, PM expects it as 2nd capital soon
The meeting witnessed the presence of different ministers with the aim of delivering a message to the world that Egypt is moving toward new horizons through expanding in cities and establishing new communities.
Cabinet, capital markets stakeholders discuss boosting EGX, accelerating IPO programme
Stamp tax on EGX at max of 10% of profits, says ECMA chairperson
Cabinet approves amendments to Mineral Resources Law, sends it to parliament
Amendments approved by concerned authorities to be discussed in parliament on Tuesday, says source
No days off during constitutional amendments referendum: Cabinet
Officials called on media websites to seek accuracy before publishing baseless news
Electricity Ministry awaits approval of cabinet to launch tenders for Owainat transformer station
Project comes within ‘1.5 Million Feddan’ project, with EGP 5bn estimated cost
Cabinet issues Consumer Protection Law’s regulations after seven months of ratification
56-article-law aims to protect consumers in Egypt from greed practices
Cabinet approves bill to combat drug addiction among state employees
Bill to be applied to public sector companies, care homes, foster care, schools, kindergartens, private hospitals
Cabinet to present SME draft law to parliament within 10 days
MSMEDA, CBE coordinated to unify their definitions in draft law, says Gamea
10 defendants handed life sentences in cabinet clashes case
Case dates back to 2011 when sit-in organised at cabinet headquarters
Cabinet approves consumer credit draft law
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved during a meeting on Wednesday a new draft law regulating consumer credit activities. According to a cabinet statement, the draft law contained provisions in 30 articles regulating all activities which provide financing for the purchase of goods and services for consumption purposes in Egypt. “This law protects the productive, service, and …
Cabinet to address forthcoming electricity, transportation, housing agreements with China
Egypt’s government headed by prime minister and acting minister of housing, Mostafa Madbouly, has been considering a required preparation for President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s visit to China this September, as well as forthcoming economic and trade cooperation. Al-Sisi is scheduled to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as he will be attending the Forum for …
Cabinet approves new law to protect personal data
The new law will impose sanction of imprisonment and a fine of not less than EGP 100,000
First meeting of new cabinet discusses government’s future plans
Egypt’s newly-appointed cabinet reviewed during their first meeting on Wednesday, the letter of the presidential mandate for the new government. The presidential mandate included three axes, the first is to protect the Egyptian national security by preserving the achievements of the previous phase and confronting the challenges that aim at influencing the ability of the …
New cabinet to governmental present programme before parliament next week
Egypt’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly will present the government’s programme, during a plenary session of parliament next Saturday, local media reported. The new government’s programme will focus on three main axes, which will include supporting and advancing health and education services, covering largest number of citizens in social protection projects, in the coming period. …
Madbouly’s government sworn before Al-Sisi, changes include defence, interior ministers
The new cabinet has the highest rate if women ministers ever by 8 ministers
Madbouly’s new economic portfolio ministers: Who’s who?
The cabinet of Mostafa Madbouly was sworn on before President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Thursday to serve as Egypt’s new government. The core economic group of Egypt’s cabinet consists of the Ministries of Finance, Public Sector Affairs, Investment, and Industry. Ministers of other economy-related portfolios, such as trade, tourism, and petroleum, were announced. Mohamed Moeit, was …
Cabinet reshuffles essential to give new individuals chance: Al-Sisi
State-owned media reports Egypt’s prime minister-designate, Mostafa Madbouly, is considering reducing number of ministries from 33 to 24
Madbouly to announce new cabinet before parliament next week
President Al-Sisi appointed on Thursday Sherif Ismail’s housing minister as new prime minister
Cabinet serving in acting capacity after submitting resignation
The cabinet of Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail submitted its resignation to President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday, days after the start of the president’s new presidential term. The move is standard procedure, as the government should resign after each new presidential term, according to the constitution. Following the resignation, presidency spokesperson Bassam Rady said …
Government will not sell lands of Petrified Forest: cabinet
Petrified Forest is geological protected area, national heritage site
El-Gendy appointed minister of local development in cabinet reshuffle
He was awarded several military medals during his career, including Order of the Republic
Parliament to vote on cabinet reshuffle Sunday
Current timing not suitable for appointing new prime minister, says MP Mostafa Bakry
Cabinet to amend railway law for development
Parliament’s Transportation Committee has approved an agreement for General Electric (GE) to supply 100 locomotives and maintain 81 locomotives at a cost of $575m The committee is waiting for the cabinet to complete its draft of an amendment to Law No. 152 of 1980, related to the establishment and operation of railways. MP Mohammad Badawi …
Egypt’s Cabinet appoints advisory office to determine waste-to-energy’s purchase price
The purchase tariff ranges between 121-160 cents per kilowatt