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September 28, 2023

Emirati firm ‘Global’ buys 30% stake in Egypt tobacco giant ‘Eastern Co.’ for $625 million

September 4, 2023 MEO Staff

UAE’s Global Investment Holding Co. has agreed to buy a 30% stake in Eastern Co. (EAST.CA), Egypt’s main tobacco products maker, for $625 million, a measure that will widen private participation in the economy, Egypt’s cabinet [ More … ]

Saudi Shoura Council eyes tax on tobacco products

April 13, 2017 MEO Staff

Saudi Shoura (consultative) Council members on Wednesday raised a series of questions on the GCC selective tax project that would tax tobacco products, soft drinks and energy drinks. SC members sought answers defining health-threatening commodities, [ More … ]

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Emirati firm ‘Global’ buys 30% stake in Egypt tobacco giant ‘Eastern Co.’ for $625 million

Saudi Shoura Council eyes tax on tobacco products

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