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Local cement firms raise prices in unison
January 20, 2010
Local cement firms raise prices in unison
Local cement companies increased their per-ton prices Wednesday by between LE15 and LE22. Some observers believe the move represents a…
Steel sales slow amid fears of cheaper imports
January 19, 2010
Steel sales slow amid fears of cheaper imports
Steel bar sales slumped noticeably this month after local producers raised their per-ton prices to LE3030. Experts, meanwhile, voice fears…
Stock market up 1.6%
January 19, 2010
Stock market up 1.6%
The Egyptian stock exchange's EGX 30 index rose by 1.6 percent on Tuesday, gaining 107.9 points to close at 6833.2…
Alex sees spike in subsidized tea prices
January 14, 2010
Alex sees spike in subsidized tea prices
Abdel Fattah Ahmed, commercial director of the public-sector Alexandria Company for Cooperatives, said that the Investment Ministry had set new…
Govt considers raising subsidized sugar prices
January 14, 2010
Govt considers raising subsidized sugar prices
According to informed sources, the government is currently thinking about raising the price of subsidized sugar sold at state cooperatives…
Land ownership abolished in Toshka, East Owaynat
January 14, 2010
Land ownership abolished in Toshka, East Owaynat
The Council of Ministers is currently considering the allocation of new land in Toshka, East Owaynat and parts of El-Wadi…
In light of crisis, discount sales come early this year
January 14, 2010
In light of crisis, discount sales come early this year
From "50-percent-off" to "buy-one-get-one-free" deals, local retailers are scrambling to boost sales amid widespread financial difficulties associated with the unfolding…
Ministry source: No amendments to real estate tax bill
January 13, 2010
Ministry source: No amendments to real estate tax bill
A source at the Finance Ministry has denied allegations that parliament had requested certain amendments to the real estate tax…
Admin court rejects FT’s MobiNil bid
January 13, 2010
Admin court rejects FT’s MobiNil bid
The administrative court Wednesday rejected an offer by France Telecom (FT) for the acquisition of a 100-percent stake in Egyptian…
Industry to enjoy cheap energy 6 more months
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…