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Draft law on protecting identities of sexual abuse survivors initially approved
Law was submitted after scores of women shared testimonies of sexual assault against university student
Parliament approves amendment to Penal Code to criminalise bullying
Those found guilty of bullying will be punished with no less than six-month imprisonment
Somalia’s parliament ousts PM Hassan Ali Khaire in no-confidence vote
Mursal called on President Mohamed Farmajo to appoint a new PM to replace Hassan Ali Khaire and lead the country to hold universal suffrage elections in 2020-2021
Parliament approves EGX transaction stamp duty decrease to 0.5 per thousand
The amendments will see the stamp duty on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) transactions for residents reduced to 0.5 per thousand on listed and non-listed securities. The tax will be 1.25 per thousand on stock market transactions for non-residents. There will be a full tax exemption on day trading.
Egypt’s Parliament authorises military action in Libya
Egypt aims to restore Libya’s balance, national institutions: Al-Sisi to Trump over phone
Parliament approves new Banking Law ensuring monetary stability
The approval was given after a standing vote on the new law, with a two-thirds majority of the parliament members voting their approval.
Egypt’s Parliament holds secret session to mandate military intervention in Libya
Sharif reaffirmed Egypt’s support of the Libyan people, and that Egyptian parliament will not delay giving Al-Sisi “full mandate” to intervene in Libya
Egypt’s Defence Ministry renamed Ministry of War
New law passed see formation of People’s Defence Council at governorate level
New leaders of Egypt’s media authorities sworn in before parliament
The SCMR includes representatives from the State Council, the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA), the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), and several journalists.
President Al-Sisi ratifies laws on political rights, Senate, parliament elections
Amendments tackle women’s parliamentary representation, methods of appointment, and fairness of ballot process
Egyptian Parliament initially approves deducting 1% from salaries for COVID-19 response
Employees earning monthly salary of EGP 2,000 or below are exempted from deduction
Parliament approves $160,000 TFSCB grant agreement
CAPMAS aims to develop worker capabilities to produce data according to international standards, says Minister Al-Mashat
Parliament to discuss 12 new petroleum agreements worth $1bn: El Molla
Making Cairo EMGF’s headquarters is a strong start for increasing international petroleum services activities, says El Molla
Parliament approves law making face masks obligatory in public areas
Violators of law will be fined EGP 300-5,000
Parliament approves amendments to elections authority law
Under the amendments, the NEA will announce the results of referendums and elections within five days of receiving all results from the general committees
Parliament approves Valet Parking Law regulating service in streets
Up to six months imprisonment and fine of up to EGP 10,000 if unlicensed violators found regulating vehicles
Parliament approves $50m EBRD agreement for energy efficiency improvement
Agreement supports Egypt’s transformation into regional energy hub, says Minister Al-Mashat
Parliament to discuss, vote on new laws on Sunday
Abdel Aal sends letter to NEA President requesting commission’s opinions on election law
Parliament approves $1.74m WB grant for project investment environment improvements
Approval also given to 3 financing agreements with EIB, worth €122.7m, in sanitation, transportation sectors
Parliament gives preliminary approval of Senate draft law
Support Egypt coalition, which submitted the draft, is preparing another for House of Representatives
Parliament initially approves Senate draft law
Parliament to discuss state’s general budget next week, says Ali Abdel Aal
Parliament resumes work as normal on Sunday
As part of ongoing precautionary measures against coronavirus, free face masks will be distributed during sessions
Six COVID-19 infections in Parliament, as sessions continue
Infected MPs are currently quarantined at private hospitals
MP Eid Hiekal contracts COVID-19
Hiekal is fifth MP to contract virus
Citizens not wearing face masks will face EGP4,000 penalty, imprisonment: Radwan
Egypt has world-class healthcare infrastructure, with many alternatives
Parliament approves new banking law, refers for State Council review
Draft law provides for repeal of the Law on the Central Bank and the Banking System issued by Law No. 88 of 2003
Parliament to discuss state budget as Parliament’s 1st COVID-19 case diagnosed
Twelve MPs, who directly contacted infected MP, underwent tests with results to appear after 48 hours, says Wahdan
Parliament calls for obligatory mask-wearing in public places
New measure requires availability of face masks in markets, says MP Mohamed Al-Amary
Parliament approves development fees on some commodities, services
Presidential decree extending state of emergency for further three months also approved
Parliament approves MSMEs Law
The law also put in place flexible, new and updated mechanisms to facilitate the provision of financing for these projects and expand the provision of financial and non-financial incentives for the, as well as the development of simplified and flexible systems for permanent tax treatment.