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Own a ‘modern’ car or have a big mobile phone bill? No subsidies for you.
Own a ‘modern’ car or have a big mobile phone bill? No subsidies for you. The government will use a…
Public policy
Gov’t to launch debit card Meeza in 2Q2019
The government aims to launch its “Meeza” debit card in 2Q2019, beginning with subsidy payments, CIT Minister Amr Talaat told…
Egypt’s three state newspapers run with econ-focused stories on their front pages
The front pages of the country’s three state-run newspapers this morning feature stories relating to Egypt’s reform program and improving…
Egypt welfare recipients will receive payouts for a maximum of two children starting in January 2019
Smart policy: Giving incentives for birth control: China’s (flagging?) two-child policy could never fly in Egypt for cultural and religious…
MP drafting new law to regulate billboards in Egypt
House Rep. Mohamed Zein is preparing a draft law to regulate billboards, which he says pose a safety hazard due…
Gov’t working on a single card for citizens to receive social welfare benefits and subsidies
CABINET WATCH- “Meeza” debit card to encompass all government services: The government is working to expand its new “Meeza” state…
All Egypt joint stock companies must register shares in Misr Clearing by January
REGULATION WATCH- All joint stock companies must register shares in Misr Clearing by January — or else: The Madbouly government…
Ride-Hailing Apps Act exec regs out soon
LEGISLATION WATCH- Executive regulations for the Ride Hailing Apps Act will be ready before year-end, Mohamed Hegazy, the head of…
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