Sound consumer protection regulation is a staple of developed legal systems. It is therefore typical of states to aspire to reach a balance between promoting a healthy competitive business environment while ensuring the protection of consumers who deal with businesses against unfair, deceptive, fraudulent or harmful practices. In this light, the new Consumer Protection Law […]
In March 2018, the Capital Market Law was amended by Law No. 17 of 2018, which introduced the biggest changes to the Capital Market Law since its enactment in 1992. The amendment addresses several vital topics, including a complete new regulation of Islamic bonds “sukuks”, an already thriving Islamic finance product, and the introduction of […]
In August 2017, Law No. 196 of 2017 on Organizing the Activities of the Gas Market was enacted to regulate the gas market in Egypt. It aimed to transform the dominance of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) in the downstream market by opening the door to increased participation from the private sector. […]
Dr. Ziad Bahaa-Eldin Published in Arabic in El-Shorouq newspaper on Monday December 25th 2017 The health insurance law passed by the parliament last week has both defenders and opponents. Some saw it as a first step toward universal social insurance, but others feared it bring additional financial burdens without improving health service. Still others rejected […]
