Yasmin Karam
Govt aims to boost trade with Nile Basin states
Egypt
June 7, 2010
Govt aims to boost trade with Nile Basin states
Trade and Industry Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid said the government would soon hold a conference in Cairo aimed at strengthening…
Egyptian industrial incentives package finalized
Business
May 1, 2010
Egyptian industrial incentives package finalized
The Ministry of Trade and Industry began intensive negotiations with the Ministry of Finance to approve an estimated budget that…
Euro-Mediterranean alliance results in 931 investment agreements
Business
April 24, 2010
Euro-Mediterranean alliance results in 931 investment agreements
The Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid emphasized that there are several elements that will ensure the success…
Chronic gas supply delays hinder industry
Business
March 29, 2010
Chronic gas supply delays hinder industry
Egyptian industrialists have lodged a formal complaint with the Trade and Industry Ministry over recent delays in the distribution of…
NDP leader calls for presidential term limits
Egypt
March 20, 2010
NDP leader calls for presidential term limits
The President of the Egyptian Chamber of Food Industries Tareq Tawfiq called for a broad social dialogue on presidential term…
Global sugar market reduces local prices
Business
March 16, 2010
Global sugar market reduces local prices
Global sugar prices fell from US$619 to US$540 per ton during the month of March, forcing local importers to lower…
Chinese domination of marble industry raises hackles
Business
February 4, 2010
Chinese domination of marble industry raises hackles
Almost 90 percent of Egypt's marble factories have gone out of business due to Chinese dominance of the industry, Mahfouz…
Industry to enjoy cheap energy 6 more months
Business
January 12, 2010
Industry to enjoy cheap energy 6 more months
The Trade and Industry Ministry's energy pricing committee has recommended that plans to increase energy prices for industrial projects be…
Barakat: Egyptian cars unsafe, standards low
Egypt
November 8, 2009
Barakat: Egyptian cars unsafe, standards low
Hani Barakat, president of the Egyptian General Authority for Standards and Quality, said Egypt does not apply international safety regulations…
Barakat: Egyptian cars unsafe, standards low
Egypt
October 28, 2009
Barakat: Egyptian cars unsafe, standards low
Hani Barakat, president of the Egyptian General Authority for Standards and Quality, said Egypt does not apply international safety regulations…