{"id":653678,"date":"2024-10-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2024\/10\/21\/redrafted-labor-act-receives-provisional-approval-from-house-committee-plus-news-from-kazyon-tez-tours-huawei-b-well\/"},"modified":"2024-10-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T00:00:00","slug":"redrafted-labor-act-receives-provisional-approval-from-house-committee-plus-news-from-kazyon-tez-tours-huawei-b-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2024\/10\/21\/redrafted-labor-act-receives-provisional-approval-from-house-committee-plus-news-from-kazyon-tez-tours-huawei-b-well\/","title":{"rendered":"Redrafted Labor Act receives provisional approval from House committee. PLUS: News from Kazyon, Tez Tours, Huawei, B-Well"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">LEGISLATION WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Redrafted Labor Act receives provisional approval from House committee:<\/strong> The House\u2019s Manpower Committee yesterday provisionally approved the redrafted <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/4b600e48-3b3b-4e83-be04-d646a2df05b6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Labor Act<\/a>. The 267-article bill underwent several rounds of discussions with workers and businessmen over the last year, Labor Minister Mohamed Gobran told MPs on Sunday, adding that he hopes to see the new Labor Act last for more than 30 years. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> The redrafted bill will be sent to the cabinet for approval and then referred back to the House for a final discussion and vote, Gobran said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong> The government pulled the bill from the House last year after the legislation received backlash from the business community, many of whom claimed that the original version\u2019s terms were lopsided in favor of workers. The new law will include provisions that protect and support irregular workers \u2014 who currently make up between 60-80% of Egypt\u2019s total workforce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ENERGY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gov\u2019t signs MoUs with international firms on energy cooperation:<\/strong> State-owned oil and gas firms and international energy companies inked a number of MoUs on the sidelines of the Mediterranean Offshore Conference and Exhibition (MOC) to enhance cooperation in areas such as operational safety, carbon capture and storage, and decarbonization, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptMOP\/posts\/pfbid0H33TgMCdSiFmEm2rxv27x5A76tb68EJWw7F3vtXCynWEJa6Ug84nA8rdoMgtBnQ7l?rdid=bSTsSxEkQjLHp72j\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the Oil Ministry. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agreements signed:<\/strong> Both EGAS and the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (Gasco) signed agreements with Greek national gas system operator <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/desfa-sa-tso\/?originalSubdomain=gr\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DESFA<\/a>, with EGAS\u2019 agreement focused on carbon capture and storage technology and Gasco\u2019s on natural gas transport, carbon capture, and renewable energy. Gasco also signed a cooperation agreement with American risk management firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerrisk.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BakerRisk<\/a> focused on improving operational safety and energy efficiency. And the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Shell inked an agreement to develop leadership training on health, safety, and environmental issues within EGPC's subsidiaries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">INVESTMENT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Titan Capital owner mulls moving some of his investments to <\/strong><strong>Egypt:<\/strong> Japanese real estate mogul and Titan Capital owner Kanazawa Kiyokyo is considering moving a portion of his USD 8 bn in investments to the Egyptian market, he <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0QYnpCXKBxbz6S6zmVN2aWdBvfeYjwCm4VuMzpSixAxQ28En2upj8DjRYdhax94DVl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> during a meeting with Housing Minister Sherif El Sherbiny. Kiyokyo added that he hopes to form an investment alliance based in Egypt that will serve as a jumping-off point for broader investment in Arab and African markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Egypt\u2019s <\/strong><strong>B-Well<\/strong><strong> eyes USD 20 mn in Gulf investments: <\/strong>B-Well Holding Company \u2014 a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/610320e5-c5cc-411c-a19f-2480d8803318\/egyptian-players-are-setting-up-a-usd-100-mn-healthcare-venture\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">healthcare firm recently established<\/a> by Shark Tank\u2019s Ahmed Tarek and Mohamed Farouk \u2014 is in talks with investors from Saudi Arabia and the UAE over a USD 20 mn investment for 20% of the company, Tarek told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2024\/10\/20\/-%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%88%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B6-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%8020-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%8A\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a>. The fresh investment will help fund the company\u2019s planned USD 100 mn investment in the healthcare sector over the coming six years, with plans to open 200-300 clinics initially and eventually expand to 1k clinics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The company also plans to launch a medical tourism platform<\/strong> catering to patients from Europe and the Arab region, with Tarek telling Al Arabiya that the platform should be ready in March or April of next year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HOUSING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gov\u2019t issues new income requirements for subsidized mortgages:<\/strong> The Housing Ministry has published new income limits for low- and middle-income citizens wishing to apply for subsidized housing under the new offering by Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, according to a ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02aWQGPDD2gE5Yv32fxJGJ4UDVxBGqWCvmdVDRdSRx6jW9gotB2iYW2uimfvH5EZmil\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown:<\/strong> For low-income citizens, the net monthly income from all sources must be no less than EGP 3.5k and no more than EGP 15k for families and 12k for individuals. Middle-income households\u2019 net monthly income must be at least 12k and not exceed EGP 25k for a family and 20k for an individual. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AUTOMOTIVE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Raya Holding\u2019s automotive unit Raya Auto plans to invest over EGP 300 mn in <\/strong><strong>EVs <\/strong>over the next three years, Taya Holding CEO Ahmed Khalil told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsharqbEGY\/posts\/pfbid0cQGYPZ1ZtJcB249iNw8VAUHmq7CHc5Bx5i9qeA3oh3iSJjpFkQN4TnF2L1VVm7Ael?rdid=11ZUiQqgSR5OMIgN\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>. The investments will be directed toward establishing service centers and after-sales services for EVs. The company aims to sell 2k of its locally-assembled EVs annually.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">EXPANSION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Kazyon to expand in Morocco:<\/strong> Budget supermarket chain Kazyon is investing USD 144 mn to expand in the Moroccan market \u2014 particularly in major cities \u2014 over the coming four years, Kazyon Morocco CEO told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asharqbusiness.com\/commerce\/57256\/%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%B7-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-144-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A8\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>. The company \u2014 which currently operates over 1.3k stores across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco \u2014 has opened 120 stores in Morocco since beginning operations in the country in October 2023, and plans to open an additional 150 stores in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong>Kazyon stepped into the Saudi market in February of this year with its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a7dca7d6-227d-4985-bed9-5fc1863d81a5\/%253cmark%253ekazyon%253c%2Fmark%253e-expands-into-saudi-arabia,-acquiring-half-of-discount-retailer-dukan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">50% stake<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a7dca7d6-227d-4985-bed9-5fc1863d81a5\/%253cmark%253ekazyon%253c%2Fmark%253e-expands-into-saudi-arabia,-acquiring-half-of-discount-retailer-dukan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase in Saudi Arabia\u2019s sole discount retailer Dukan<\/a> in a SAR 250 mn (c. USD 66.7 mn) transaction. The company \u2014 founded in 2014 by our friend Hassan Heikal, the former EFG Hermes CEO \u2014 plans to expand its portfolio to 5k stores across Egypt, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia within the next five years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Tez Tour eyes expansion into Asia in 2025:<\/strong> Russian tourism firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tez-tour.com.eg\/index.en.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tez Tour Egypt<\/a> has plans to expand into the Chinese and Indian markets by next year, board member Hany Usama told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2024\/10\/20\/1835867\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Borsa<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Fresh details on the new Huawei office:<\/strong> Chinese tech giant Huawei earlier this week <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/c5031e5a-8dff-46e0-bd09-d3c8e84310be\/zafarana-wind-farm-sale-pushed-back%3F-plus:-news-from-eastern-company,-rameda,-fawry\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inaugurated<\/a> its new headquarters in Al Futtaim Real Estate\u2019s Cairo Festival City\u2019s Business District, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/10\/1682.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The 9k sqm office \u201cis designed and built on a foundation of advanced technological infrastructure, tailored to support its Egypt operations. 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