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Railway Authority losses estimated at LE3 bn
July 16, 2014
Railway Authority losses estimated at LE3 bn
The total losses of the National Railway Authority in 2014-2015 are estimated at LE3 billion. The authority’s designated budget is LE17.3…
EGPC to start negotiations over paying part of foreign petroleum companies’ dues
July 15, 2014
EGPC to start negotiations over paying part of foreign petroleum companies’ dues
Egyptian General Petroleum Company (EGPC) is in negotiations with several international banks to receive a US$1.5 billion loan to pay…
Tourist visits decreased 20.7% in May
July 14, 2014
Tourist visits decreased 20.7% in May
The number of tourists visiting Egypt in May 2014 reached 768,000, a drop of 20.7 percent compared to 969,000 in…
20 new subsidized items to be displayed on market in August
July 12, 2014
20 new subsidized items to be displayed on market in August
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Khaled Hanafy announced that 20 new subsidized goods would be on the market starting…
Domestic flights prices slashed by 20 percent to boost local tourism
July 11, 2014
Domestic flights prices slashed by 20 percent to boost local tourism
Aviation Minister Hossam Kamal said prices for domestic flights will be reduced by 20 percent as a bid to encourage…
Maximum wage to be applied by end of July
July 11, 2014
Maximum wage to be applied by end of July
The maximum wage, set at LE42,000 per month, is scheduled to come into effect by the end of July. The law…
Saudi Arabia largest importer of Egyptian goods
July 10, 2014
Saudi Arabia largest importer of Egyptian goods
Saudi Arabia ranked first among countries that imported Egyptian goods during the first five months of 2014 with more than…
Egypt’s supply ministry says has enough wheat to last for six months
July 10, 2014
Egypt’s supply ministry says has enough wheat to last for six months
Egypt, one of the world's largest wheat importers, said on Thursday it had enough wheat to last for six months."Through…
Stock market continues to climb, earns LE2.2 bn
July 9, 2014
Stock market continues to climb, earns LE2.2 bn
Stock indices rose collectively on Wednesday, supported by purchases of foreign investors against sales of Arab and Egyptian investors.
Experts expect increase in inflation from price hikes
July 9, 2014
Experts expect increase in inflation from price hikes
Experts predicted an increase in the inflation rate from the fuel and food commodities price rises. However, they said government measures…