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Egyptian food subsidy and price control initiatives

Overview

In Cairo, Governor Ibrahim Saber has inaugurated a ‘one-day market’ in the Wust El Balad district to provide essential food commodities at discounted prices. Held in cooperation with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, the initiative aims to offer high-quality goods at rates up to 20% lower than standard market prices.

The market features 30 exhibitors offering a variety of basic goods, including oil, sugar, rice, pasta, detergents, poultry, meat, dairy, vegetables, and fruit. The initiative involves participation from the Holding Company for Food Industries, the National Service Projects Organization, the Future of Egypt Project, and several private sector companies. Governor Saber emphasized the importance of expanding these markets across the capital to reduce reliance on intermediaries, stabilize prices, and alleviate the financial burden on families.

Entities

Ibrahim Saber · Qena Governorate · Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade · Cairo Governorate · Dr. Mustafa al‑Bablay

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Cairo Governor inaugurates one-day market to provide discounted food supplies

    Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber inaugurated a one-day market in Wust El Balad, offering essential food items at up to 20% discounts to help stabilize prices and support local families.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Qena Governor Launches First Shopping Festival with Discounted Food

    Qena Governor Dr. Mustafa al‑Bablay launched a three‑day shopping festival (31 July‑2 August) at 14 outlets, offering discounted food and consumer goods to ease living costs.

Sources

aqarlight.com · elaosboa.com · elzmannews.com · sadaelomma.com