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The importers division is studying fully digital shop licensing
The division head said the meeting examined the direct effect of the decision on supply inside the local market, and that the Chamber submitted a detailed memorandum carrying traders’ proposals on the timetable.
The importers division calls for rising building-material prices
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 Federation of Chambers of Commerce sets out an expanded Ahlan Ramadan fair
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 building-materials division calls for e-invoicing rules for retail
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 reviews new pricing rules for staple goods
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 importers division approves easier finance for small enterprises
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 Federation of Chambers of Commerce calls for 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 foodstuffs division is studying export facilities into African markets
The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.
The foodstuffs division warns of falling global grain prices
Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.
Mostafa Abdel-Latif
Reem El-Qady
Karim Fouad
