The Cairo Chamber of Commerce warns of easier finance for small enterprises
Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.
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The foodstuffs division warns of falling global grain prices
Chamber figures put the number of registered businesses at 41,000, up by 3,400 on last year, most of them in retail and logistics.
The Central Bank of Egypt announces rising building-material prices
A number of importers argue that the proposed timetable needs a transition period of at least six months, so that small businesses can adapt their accounting systems.