9 h. ago Egypt’s government issues new decision regarding the old rent law

The Egyptian Cabinet issued a decision extending the deadline for receiving applications for the allocation of residential and non-residential units to tenants subject to the old rent law (Law #164 of 2025) for an additional three months, ending on April 12, 2026, to allow them to regularize their status. The decision comes in order to … The post Egypt’s government issues new decision regarding the old rent law appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago PM chairs 1st 2026 cabinet meet, pushes for telecom manufacturing localization

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2026, the first weekly cabinet meeting of 2026 Tuesday at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The session focused on a strategic push for domestic manufacturing, specifically within the telecommunications sector, alongside updates on regional diplomacy and national development projects. Madbouly opened the session by … The post PM chairs 1st 2026 cabinet meet, pushes for telecom manufacturing localization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago New fines of up to LE 15,000 for road pollution and traffic violations

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved a draft law amending several provisions of the Traffic Law (No. 66 of 1973). The amendments aim to toughen penalties for specific traffic offenses to enhance public deterrence and reduce road accidents. Under the amended Article 72 (bis 2), drivers face fines ranging from LE 5,000 to LE 15,000 for violations that … The post New fines of up to LE 15,000 for road pollution and traffic violations appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago No counterfeit drugs detected in local markets: EDA confirms

The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center has responded to circulating claims regarding reports of counterfeit breast cancer medications in the local market. In a statement released Wednesday, the Center clarified that the reports concerning the oncology drug “Ibrance™ (palbociclib) 125 mg capsules” do not pertain to the Egyptian market, but are for another country. The Center … The post No counterfeit drugs detected in local markets: EDA confirms appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

2 w. ago Egyptian cabinet approves tougher traffic law penalties to improve road safety

Egyptian cabinet approves tougher traffic law penalties to improve road safety  Dailynewsegypt

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2 w. ago Egypt’s Cabinet approves toughening penalties for traffic violations

Egypt’s Cabinet approves toughening penalties for traffic violations  Egypt Today

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3 w. ago Authorities responds to video alleging Egyptian flight exceeded capacity

The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center responded on Saturday to a widely circulated video on social media alleging that a flight exceeded its passenger capacity. In a statement, the center reported the Ministry of Civil Aviation as saying that the flight shown in the video did not depart from Cairo International Airport, but rather arrived from … The post Authorities responds to video alleging Egyptian flight exceeded capacity appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Culture

3 w. ago Egypt rejects claims of ceding Sokhna land to Qatari firm; clarifies details of $200 million investment

The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center has issued a formal statement to debunk widespread allegations regarding the purported “concession” of land in Sokhna to the Qatari company, Al-Mana Group, without financial or investment returns for the state. The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) categorically denied these claims, reaffirming that the SCZONE, along … The post Egypt rejects claims of ceding Sokhna land to Qatari firm; clarifies details of $200 million investment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economics

3 w. ago Cabinet grants golden licenses to MAC, Deli Egypt for EGP 15.1bn in new investments

Cabinet grants golden licenses to MAC, Deli Egypt for EGP 15.1bn in new investments  Dailynewsegypt

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3 w. ago Cabinet: No Electricity Price Increase in Egypt in January 2026

Cabinet: No Electricity Price Increase in Egypt in January 2026  cairoscene.com

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4 w. ago No increase in Egypt’s electricity prices in January, cabinet spox assures

Egyptian Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed al-Homsany said on Monday that there will be no price increases at present time, including January, as the government aims to maintain the downward trend in inflation. During a phone interview on the program “al-Soura” (The Picture), hosted by journalist Lamis al-Hadidi on Al-Nahar TV, Homsany added that there is absolutely … The post No increase in Egypt’s electricity prices in January, cabinet spox assures appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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last month Grand Egyptian Museum draws 15,000 visitors daily, rainwater ingress consistent with design: Cabinet

Grand Egyptian Museum draws 15,000 visitors daily, rainwater ingress consistent with design: Cabinet  Egypt Today

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last month Grand Egyptian Museum draws average 15,000 visitors daily, rainwater ingress consistent with design: Cabinet

Grand Egyptian Museum draws average 15,000 visitors daily, rainwater ingress consistent with design: Cabinet  Egypt Today

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