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Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate resigns following deadlock in cabinet formation
Politicians are again presenting to our friends worldwide a blatant failure to manage public affairs, says Saad Al-Hariri
Investment controls for charging stations, EV tariffs presented to Egypt Cabinet
Proposed electric bus tariff set at 100 piasters kW/hr for medium voltage, 121.3 piasters kW/hr for low voltage
Egypt’s cabinet studies investment regulations for EVs charging stations
EgyptERA approved regulations, paving way for interested American, German, Chinese, and Italian companies
Cabinet allows open air funeral prayers, wedding ceremonies from 21 September
As part of nationwide easing of COVID-19 measures, nurseries will re-opened in clubs and youth centres, in accordance with health conditions
Cabinet approves draft law establishing entity to manage ‘recovered or seized funds’
During the cabinet’s weekly meeting, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the new entity would be headquartered in Cairo, with possible offices in other governorates.
PM Madbouly appoints anti-corruption adviser to Egypt cabinet
New adviser was previously head of Administrative Control Authority
Government warns against COVID-19 complacency, discusses 2nd wave scenarios
Egypt will, in September, sign deal with China to produce coronavirus vaccine
Egypt cabinet agrees month-long extension to pay building violation reconciliation fees
Payment deadline of fees required for offenders seeking to settle building code violations extended to 15 September
Health Minister briefs cabinet on Egypt’s COVID-19 situation
Egypt is currently one of Middle East countries with lowest coronavirus cases
Daily coordination vital among Health, Higher Education Ministries on COVID-19: Cabinet
Egypt reports 1,567 new coronavirus cases and 94 new fatalities on Tuesday
Cabinet approves agreement developing Egyptian food wholesale market
The programme aims to develop the wholesale food trade in Egypt by providing the government with basic recommendations related to improving supply chains.
Cabinet discusses resumption of international flights, tourism
UNWTO report notes that, as of 18 May, 75% of tourist destinations continued complete closure of borders to international tourism.
Cabinet decision reducing bond trading costs activates bond market
Costs have been main hindrance to an active market
Cabinet announces payment date of irregular workers aid’s 2nd tranche
Payment will be made from 26 April to 10 May
Cabinet approves new income tax facilities in response to COVID-19
The new measures allow payment of 2019 income taxes in instalments until 30 June without any charges for delays in payment. Moeit said the instalments will be divided into 20% of the tax due in April, 30% in May, and 50% before the end of June.
Cabinet launches ‘Ahalena’ platform to aid irregular workers
Initiative allows companies, individuals to donate to affected labourers
Egypt’s strategic reserve of wheat “safe”: cabinet
“Egypt, the world’s largest wheat importer, has enough stock of the grain for seven or eight months,” the statement added.
No COVID-19 treatments, vaccines available at pharmacies: Cabinet
The cabinet added that there is no lack of intensive care equipment for the treatment of the coronavirus at government hospitals, with all units available also fully working.
Cabinet denies disbursing EGP 500 aid to irregular workers at banks
The government has announced an exceptional financial assistance for irregular workers affected by the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and preventative measures.
Cabinet approves 6-month leeway on tourism, private airlines utility payments
Stakeholders argue decision protects against lay-offs, hotel closures, others believe it neglects tourism companies
Cabinet denies enforcing coronavirus stage 3 restrictions
Cabinet warns of legal procedures against those who spread the rumours
Cabinet to launch website serving Covid-19 affected irregular workers
Website to connect irregular labourers with civil society, businesspeople to find alternative income sources
Chamber of Tourism Establishments requests support from cabinet against COVID-19 impact
The Chamber released an Excel sheet form for each tourism establishment to complete electronically, instead of doing so in person at the Chamber’s headquarters, identifying employee data. The chamber announced Monday as the deadline for receiving the employee data.
Cabinet media centre denies university second-semester exam cancellation
Supreme Council of Universities urges social media users to seek accuracy in circulating news
Cabinet discusses irregular employment situation amid coronavirus precautions
Transportation Ministry to increase number of metro trains to ease crowding
Cabinet refutes The Guardian’s speculations on coronavirus cases in Egypt
Speculations were based on a pre-print manuscript which was rejected by scientific journals
Suspected COVID-19 cases in Egypt test negative; country is safe: cabinet
Health Minister reiterates from Beijing that no cases are confirmed in Egypt, except a foreigner
Egypt’s cabinet approves purchasing preventive equipment for Covid19
COVID-19 death toll reaches 2,600, infects 80,000 so far
Egypt’s automotive strategy to be submitted to Cabinet within week: Nevine Gamea
4% increase in non-oil exports during January, says minister of industry
Cabinet mulls additional tax incentives to SCZone investors
Mercedes will likely reach an agreement over establishing logistics zone in SCZone before March