ministry of social solidarity
Pushed by fears of restrictions, NGOs seek dialogue with government
Egypt
November 19, 2014
Pushed by fears of restrictions, NGOs seek dialogue with government
Nine non-governmental organizations have invited the Ministry of Social Solidarity for a transparent dialogue over the role of civil society…
Rights group suspends work, cites ‘unfavorable environment’
Egypt
November 5, 2014
Rights group suspends work, cites ‘unfavorable environment’
A human rights group has halted its activities starting Tuesday due to what it described as persecution and media attacks…
Brotherhood assets vulnerable to confiscation in case of dissolution
Egypt
August 19, 2013
Brotherhood assets vulnerable to confiscation in case of dissolution
Muslim Brotherhood bank assets could be susceptible to freezing if interim authorities decide to dissolve the group, Anadolu Agency quoted bankers…
Finance Ministry provides additional funding for wheat, petroleum subsidies
Business
May 30, 2012
Finance Ministry provides additional funding for wheat, petroleum subsidies
Finance Minister Momtaz al-Saeed decided to provide the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade with LE1 billion to disburse payments…
Govt: Poverty rate increased to 25.2 percent of population
Business
January 31, 2012
Govt: Poverty rate increased to 25.2 percent of population
Egypt's poverty increased to encompass 25.2 percent of the population in 2010-2011 as compared to 21.6 percent in 2008-2009, the…
Gas cylinder stock is sufficient, says government
Egypt
November 10, 2011
Gas cylinder stock is sufficient, says government
An official from the Ministry of Solidarity and Social Justice said on Thursday that the government is supplying a sufficient…
Minister: Govt won’t tighten noose on civil society organizations
Egypt
November 5, 2011
Minister: Govt won’t tighten noose on civil society organizations
The Ministry of Social Solidarity is not seeking to tighten the noose on civil society organizations (CSOs) or stifle them,…
Luncheon meat below quality standards, say inspectors
Egypt
November 1, 2011
Luncheon meat below quality standards, say inspectors
The Ministry of Social Solidarity says it has identified 12 Egyptian factories that produce luncheon meat below offical health standards.…
CIB: Banks have the right to question sources of donations
Egypt
November 1, 2011
CIB: Banks have the right to question sources of donations
Laws relating to the Central Bank of Egypt give financial entities working in the banking sector the right not to…
NGOs face smear campaign ahead of elections
Egypt
October 17, 2011
NGOs face smear campaign ahead of elections
With elections approaching, NGOs say they are experiencing the same harassment and pressure that they did under former President Hosni…