Chambers of Commerce Object On “Closing Stores Early” Decision

Ahmed El-Wakil, Head of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, in a statement, asserted that the government’s decision of closing stores at 10 PM, which was approved by the governors, violates the laws. It also violates the text of Article (189/1951) of the chamber of commerce, and which was amended by law (6/2002).

According to Articles 14, 15, 16 of Chamber of Commerce Act, and Article 76 of its executive regulation, he added that the chambers should be consulted within 3 months of its demand date. He referred that he will call on the boards of general division as well the chambers of commerce in all provinces to hold a meeting in order to resolve the problem. He elaborated that he may also resort to the Prime Minister, then the president, besides keeping the complete right to resort to the Egyptian court.

El-Wakil explained that implementing this decision, during the instability, will have a negative influence on Egypt, especially on attracting the tourism which support economy.