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New rationing database for 80% of Egyptians
March 16, 2010
New rationing database for 80% of Egyptians
Citizens must cooperate with social researchers and inspectors in registering accurate data for the 11.5 million families using ration cards,…
Steel manufacturers abruptly raise prices
March 15, 2010
Steel manufacturers abruptly raise prices
Local per-ton steel prices abruptly rose from between LE3150 and LE3450 to between LE3500 and LE3800 in the last few…
Egypt joins list of mazut importers
March 14, 2010
Egypt joins list of mazut importers
For the first time, Egypt has joined the list of importers of mazut. Experts, however, warn that the development will…
Market dips following sell-off rumors
March 14, 2010
Market dips following sell-off rumors
The trading week began on Sunday with a sharp decline due to rampant selling by Arab investors, with concurrent purchasing…
Govt to encourage investment in Sinai
March 14, 2010
Govt to encourage investment in Sinai
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Amin Abaza announced that the government will allow Egyptian investors to begin agricultural projects…
OPEC likely to maintain current oil output
March 13, 2010
OPEC likely to maintain current oil output
OPEC is not expected to make any fundamental change in output at its next meeting, Qatar's oil minister was quoted…
Mobinil to cut service to unregistered mobiles
March 13, 2010
Mobinil to cut service to unregistered mobiles
The Egyptian Company for Mobile services, better known as Mobinil, is cutting service to unregistered phone lines starting in April.The…
Egypt telecom regulator extends bid deadline again
March 12, 2010
Egypt telecom regulator extends bid deadline again
Egypt's telecom regulator has extended the deadline for bids for two restricted licences to supply cable, voice and internet services…
Farmers demand new terms for govt wheat purchases
March 11, 2010
Farmers demand new terms for govt wheat purchases
In advance of the outset of the wheat harvest season next month, wheat growers have asked the government to set…
Diesel crisis eases in some places, worsens in others
March 11, 2010
Diesel crisis eases in some places, worsens in others
A weeks-long shortage of diesel fuel eased in Ismailia on Thursday after the Petroleum Ministry increased diesel supplies to the…