Egyptian Competition Authority clears three acquisition deals

The Egyptian Competition Authority has approved three acquisition transactions, following reviews by its Committee for Reviewing Economic Concentration Filings, as part of its mandate to oversee mergers and ensure compliance with competition law. The committee cleared the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Smiths Detection Group Ltd by CVC…

Egypt accelerates canal digitisation, modern irrigation reform

Egypt’s Ministers of Water Resources and Irrigation and Agriculture reviewed joint projects and coordination mechanisms aimed at enhancing water management and boosting agricultural productivity during a meeting of the joint coordination committee between the two ministries. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to close…

Egypt proposes joint business council with Philippines to bolster trade

Egypt has proposed creating a joint business council with the Philippines to enhance trade in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and energy, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday. In a telephone call with his Philippine counterpart, Maria Theresa Lazaro, Abdelatty suggested the council should include private sector representatives to facilitate communication…