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Egypt government aims to increase VAT on snacks, sweets to 14%
Naeem Research sees that the amendments, if approved, would affect snacks and sweet manufacturers badly, while they have already been negatively impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Government prepares Greater Cairo building requirements for urban control
The ministerial review took place in the presence of ministry officials and urban planning professors from several Egyptian universities.
Government invests EGP 29.6bn in Qena, Sohag over 4 years: Planning Minister
El-Said said that the remarkable growth in the volume of investments directed to the governorates comes as part of the government’s keenness to reduce development gaps by focusing on the governorates most in need.
Government allocates EGP7.1 bn to commodity, service agencies in September
The beneficiaries of the urgent finance include: the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC); the Holding Company for Spinning and Weaving; and the National Media Authority. It also financed subsidies for student subscriptions to the Cairo Metro, the home delivery of natural gas, medicines, and infant formula.
Government to borrow EGP 640bn through T-bills, bonds over next 3 months
Tenders will be issued from beginning of October to end of December 2020: Finance Ministry
Lebanon returns to square 1 following failure of government
Solution to Lebanese crisis embodied in return to French initiative, forming government far from logic of sectarian quotas, says Lebanese MP
Egyptian government to pay exporters’ dues in cash at 15% discount
153 exporting companies received first batch of dues worth EGP 1.8bn
Government explores management mechanisms of untapped state assets
They also tackled the participation of the private sector in implementing seawater desalination projects.
Egypt launches national trial of digital platform for government services
New platform offers 70 government services, including food rations and vehicle licensing
Egypt launches trial run of digital government services platform
New platform offers 70 services covering vehicle and driving licensing, public notary, and electronic filing of lawsuits
Egypt government discusses technological preparations for hosting Handball World Cup
Championship to be held in Cairo, New Administrative Capital, 6th of October city, and Borg El-Arab city in Alexandria
Lebanon’s Parliamentary speaker urges for new government following Beirut port blast
Parliament approves State of Emergency declared by caretaker government
Egypt’s government investments stand at EGP 280.7bn in FY 2020/21 budget
The new investments aim to move the economy onto sustainable growth, and to provide new job opportunities, especially in light of the global economy slowdown as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Government launches SMEs digital transformation initiative
The event was attended by Minister of Public Enterprises Sector Hisham Tawfik, Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea, FEDCOC Head Ibrahim El-Arabi, and Chairperson and CEO of Benya Capital Ahmed Mekki.
Government, WB Egypt mission discuss fighting air pollution in Greater Cairo
With project’s final consultation document finalised, Egypt’s Environment Ministry prepares to establish project coordination unit, says Yasmin Fouad
Government, e-Finance partner to implement ‘Digital Egypt’ strategy
Sarhan’s comments came during his participation in the “Narrative Summit – Reshaping Norms” conference. Egypt hosted the conference, which was set up to discuss the socio-economic impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Government prepares to develop applied technology for communication school
The minister added that the protocol signed on Wednesday will see the launch of the first applied technology school in the academic year 2020/2021. It will also establish an extended partnership between the Ministry of Education and TE.
Government discusses increasing efficiency of health facilities
The discussions were held as Egypt continues its fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Government discusses Egyptalum expansion, state-owned companies restructure
Structural, governance reforms of public enterprise sector companies also discussed at the meeting
Egypt to borrow EGP 600bn through T-bills, T-bonds in 3 months
Finance Ministry to issue EGP 499.5bn of T-bills, EGP 100.5bn of T-bonds between July and September 2020
Government to finance EGP 37m worth development projects in Upper Egypt
Social Solidarity Ministry is moving from social protection to development and economic empowerment, says El-Kabbaj
Government engaged in raising standard of living: Prime Minister
On Saturday, Madbouly reviewed a Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) report on the efforts exerted by the government during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Government facilitates licensing of industrial establishments
New protocol allows trade and environment ministries to identify violations that may lead to serious environmental dangers, mandate to take necessary measures
Government investments worth EGP 47bn allocated to Upper Egypt in FY2021
Local development programme in Upper Egypt is important for achieving sustainable development goals, says Minister Al-Mashat
Government halts building permits in 4 governorates for 6 months
Industrialm tourism, government installation, and national project licences excluded from directive
Foreign workers at government, public business sectors increase 42.4% in 2019
The report added that, of this amount, 1,233, or 88%, were male, and 155 (or 11.2%) were female, with the rise attributed to the increase in investment projects in Egypt. The 2019 figures show a significant increase on 2018, when 975 foreign employees were reported in these sectors.
Government to treat blinded quarantine hospital doctor at state expense
Mohamed Sami suffered loss of vision due to eye stroke induced by high blood pressure
Government spends EGP 40bn out of EGP 100bn allocated to confront coronavirus: Maait
Budget revenues down EGP 75bn, of which EGP 65bn decline in tax revenues
Egypt’s government investment expenditures up EGP 80bn in FY 2020/21
Next budget of New Urban Communities Authority will also be increased
Government to encourage local production over imports due to COVID-19
Public treasury bears EGP 10bn value of reducing gas, electricity prices for industry activities