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The Cairo Chamber of Commerce 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.

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

How the decision came about

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.

Every day of delay in customs release costs an importer more than any tax cut saves him.
Samy Guirguis, importers division

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 Chamber’s view

  • an expanded Ahlan Ramadan fair among next quarter’s priorities
  • A review of the timetable with the trade divisions
  • A monthly report to the federation’s board

The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.

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Karim Fouad

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Markets correspondent at Bayt Al Toggar, following market decisions and what they do to trade and supply in Cairo.

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