Desk archive
Fairs & conferences
Coverage of Chamber fairs and private-sector conferences.
The Cairo Chamber of Commerce announces the container shortage at the ports
He added that stock turnover improved by close to 12% over the last quarter, but that the cost of finance remains the first obstacle to expansion in the governorates.
The Customs Authority warns of rising building-material prices
The ministry’s representative stressed that the new rules aim at transparency in the supply chain rather than at fixing prices, and that breaches will go to the Consumer Protection Agency.
The importers division 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.
The foodstuffs division approves an expanded Ahlan Ramadan fair
The ministry’s representative stressed that the new rules aim at transparency in the supply chain rather than at fixing prices, and that breaches will go to the Consumer Protection Agency.
The importers division sets out export facilities into African markets
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.
The foodstuffs division warns of fully digital shop licensing
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.
Mona Abdel-Hakim
Samy Guirguis
Hala Soliman
Noha El-Sawy
Reem El-Qady
