cement prices
Cement price surge puts a damper on construction materials sector
Business
March 26, 2013
Cement price surge puts a damper on construction materials sector
As inflation and energy shortages strike Egypt’s economy, construction materials producers are feeling the crunch. The cement industry, in particular,…
Cement price bump prompts monopoly allegations
Business
February 27, 2013
Cement price bump prompts monopoly allegations
A recent rise in cement prices has raised a red flag for Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency amid increased production and…
Steel and cement prices rise in January
Business
February 15, 2012
Steel and cement prices rise in January
The prices of steel and Portland cement rose in January by around 2 percent and 11 percent, respectively, compared to…
New investors force cement companies to reduce prices
Business
August 4, 2011
New investors force cement companies to reduce prices
New investors in the cement business, especially Arish Cement, which is owned by the Egyptian armed forces, have forced several…
Tuesday’s papers: Khaled Saeed trial begins
Egypt
July 27, 2010
Tuesday’s papers: Khaled Saeed trial begins
Today marks the first hearing of the Khaled Saeed case in Alexandria. Standing trial are two policemen who, eyewitnesses say,…
Cement traders lower prices to offset poor sales
Business
May 19, 2010
Cement traders lower prices to offset poor sales
Cement sales have declined sharply due to slower building and construction activity throughout Egypt.The drop in demand has prompted several…
Egypt aims to start cement bid process by mid-2010
Business
February 9, 2010
Egypt aims to start cement bid process by mid-2010
Egypt is targeting to start an international bidding process to grant cement licences by the middle of this year, the…