The Old Rent Law remains the hot topic on the airwaves

The Old Rent Law was once again the main talking point on the airwaves last night after the House kicked off discussions over proposed amendments to the legislation.

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No one is getting evicted: There is “no truth” to the rumors that tenants will be kicked out of their homes under the proposed amendments to the Old Rent Law, MP Amr Darwish said during a phone-in on Al Youm (watch, runtime: 3:38)

Gov’t to provide alternative housing: Kelma Akhira’s Lamees El Hadidi highlighted the Housing Minister’s pledge to make alternative housing available for tenants impacted by the new law (watch, runtime: 1:21).

ALSO ON THE AIRWAVES- Head of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Walid Gamal El Din virtually joined El Hadidi (watch, runtime: 8:32) to discuss AD Port’s plans to develop East Port Said Industrial Zone under a newly-signed agreement. The Emirati firm will pay the government 15% of its annual revenues from the project in return for the usufruct rights to the area, he said. We have the project details in the news well, above.