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Egypt’s parliament wants to participate in drafting Ride Hailing Apps Act
The House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee is looking to have parliament take part in drafting the Ride Hailing Apps Act’s…
FRA sets framework for Egypt’s sukuk issuers
REGULATION WATCH- FRA sets framework for sukuk issuers: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)has set the regulatory framework for sukuk issuers…
GAFI Board approves regulations for internal workings at investment zones
The General Authority for Freezones and Investments’ (GAFI) board approved yesterday regulations governing investment zones, Al Shorouk reports. These regulations…
EOS to introduce a new standard for “sustainable procurement” in Egypt
REGULATION WATCH- EOS to introduce a new standard for “sustainable procurement” in Egypt: The Trade Ministry’s Organization for Standardization and…
Egyptian Exchange to roll out short-selling in first quarter of 2019
REGULATION WATCH- The EGX is looking to roll out short-selling as early as 1Q2019, EGX boss Mohamed Farid is quoted…
EGX guideline on new trading measures and reforms
EGX touts regulatory reforms: The EGX released an infographic listing the 13 measures and reforms (pdf) enacted since September 2017…
Trade minister downplays ‘automotive directive,’ says talks are ongoing with unnamed global car manufacturers on Egypt investments
Trade Minister: Please stop asking about the “automotive directive.” Trade and Industry Minister Amr Nassar threw cold water on years…
Egypt will not ask the IMF for further funding
Egypt will not ask the IMF for further funding after its USD 12 bn, IMF-backed reform program ends next year,…
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