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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.
Parliament approves draft law fining citizens for not wearing face masks in public
Law criminalises any acts of obstructing, or preventing burial of coronavirus victims
Parliament’s planning and budgeting committee approves Income Tax Law draft amendments
Draft law to see a raise in base personal tax exemption level and introduce revised tax brackets
Parliament initially approves draft law on economic measures dealing with COVID-19 impact
The committee modified the second article on submitting tax returns so that it can apply to tax returns provided by ordinary citizens, whose deadline expired on 31 March.
Parliament’s legislative committee approves emergency law amendments
Amendments come due to coronavirus, with Parliament likely to renew state of emergency
Parliament to continue session on 29 April
All members, employees, parliamentary reporters given free face masks in Monday’s session
Parliament’s Deputy Speaker proposes private COVID-19 burials
Wahdan said the matter preserves the dignity and sanctity of the dead.
Egypt’s Parliament to donate EGP 20m to Tahya Misr Fund
Move aimed at fighting coronavirus: parliamentary statement
Parliament approves amendments to Prison Regulation Law
The law aims to regulate the reform and rehabilitation of prisoners and to facilitate decent living after their release
Parliament has worked on files for all former officials deferred for years: MP Salah Hassaballah
Handing investment portfolio to prime minister eliminated many problems
Parliament amends prison law to offer rehabilitation for convicts
The amendments of the law comes in line with constitutional article 56
Egypt’s parliament calls on government to reduce gas prices for factories
Egyptian member of parliament believe fair gas prices for factories is $3.5-4.5 per million British Thermal units
Parliament to discuss automotive industry draft law end-February
Car manufacturers, feeding industries companies invited to attend draft law discussions
Parliament approves amendments to Anti-Terrorism Law defining terror financing
Amendments were sent to State Council for reviewal
House of Representatives approves law amendments regarding protecting antiquities
Parliament transferred the draft law to the State Council to be revised
Political parties continue consultations over drafting Senate, Parliament laws
The individual system in the elections leads to conflicts, rivalries, and capital interference, and will allow unqualified people to come into parliament, says politician
Egypt’s PM discusses ways to enhance relations with Kenya’s parliament
Egypt coordinates with Kenya treating one million HCV’s patients, says Madbouly
Calls inside parliament to cancel 2005 free trade agreement with Turkey
‘Agreement is supposed to be reassessed in 2020, but there is no intention to cancel it,’ says economic analyst
Egypt parliament includes hostile news portals into terrorist entities law
On Monday’s session, parliament discussed the new amendments in order to broaden the scope of terrorist entities to include Muslim Brotherhood-linked television channels, radio stations, and social media accounts, which are involved in inciting violence and terrorism, as well as being involved in funding terrorist activities and operations.
Parliament approves Organic Agriculture Law
Law aims to support state’s plan to produce healthy food by reducing chemicals use
Parliament to discuss draft law regulating proposed Real Estate Developers Federation
Real Estate Development Chamber to form a committee for property export, says chamber deputy head
Parliamentary elections to be held in November: Baha Abu Shoqa
Parliament is still waiting on draft laws from the government concerning the house of representatives and senate