The Bayt Al Toggar briefing — today’s headlines

1. Our partnerships

   The Ministry of Supply sets out the financial-inclusion drive for traders

   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.

2. Central Bank

   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.

3. Gold

   The Cairo Chamber of Commerce announces 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.

4. Freight & customs

   The Competition 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.

5. Opinion

   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.

6. TV & radio

   The Competition Authority reviews 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.

7. Projects & studies

   The Competition Authority warns of rising building-material prices

   The Chamber had earlier launched a trader training programme on e-invoicing, taken up by more than 2,100 participants across six governorates.

8. Freight & customs

   The Investment Authority calls for e-invoicing rules for retail

   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.

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