VOL. XXXIX

No. 43

22-July-1996

EGYPT

Egypt To Privatize A Further Six Companies

The Egyptian Minister of Privatization, Dr. 'Atif 'Ubaid, announced on 16 July that a further six companies will be privatized through the Egyptian Stock Exchange. According to the Egyptian Financial Group, the companies are: Kafr al-Zait Pesticides, Construction and Popular Housing Company, Port Said For Containers Handling, Egyptian For Starch and Yeast, Misr Oil and Soap, and Cairo Oil and Soap. 60% of...