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Egypt's PM orders implementation of measures to alleviate economic burdens starting 1 July
The 2017/18 draft budget sees an increase in food subsidies from EGP 45 billion annually to EGP 85 billion, with the monthly allowance rising from EGP 21 to EGP 50 per person
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    Egypt's parliament approves fiscal year 2017/2018 draft general budget
    Egypt's House of Representatives approved on Wednesday the draft general budget for the fiscal ...
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    Heritage
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