informal economy

Egypt parliament approves law regulating work of parking attendants
Egypt

Egypt parliament approves law regulating work of parking attendants

Egypt’s parliament approved on Thursday a new law which aims to regulate the work of parking attendants (Arabic: sayes) around the…
Informal economy in Egypt amounts to LE1.5 trillion
Economy

Informal economy in Egypt amounts to LE1.5 trillion

The 2015 report of the Ministry of Local Development and the Ministry of National Planning said the informal economy in…
Man who set himself on fire in Tunisian capital dies
Egypt

Man who set himself on fire in Tunisian capital dies

A Tunisian cigarette vendor who set himself alight in a street of the capital Tunis has died from the severe…
Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own
Egypt

Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own

Around 30 street vendors gathered in front of the Public Prosecution's office on Sunday, demanding retribution for Mostafa Eid, who…
Chambers of Commerce demand restrictions on street vendors
Business

Chambers of Commerce demand restrictions on street vendors

The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce has called on Prime Minister Hesham Qandil to draft legislation regarding Cairo’s street…
Informal economy presents challenges, but also opportunities
Business

Informal economy presents challenges, but also opportunities

With Egypt’s economy struggling over the past year, everyone from generals and government officials to presidential candidates and academics have…
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