Egypt, facing economic crunch, restricts non-essential travel for government

The decision is the latest in a series of measures Egyptian public and private financial institutions are taking in an attempt to cope with the economic crisis.
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A picture taken on Aug. 25, 2022 shows Egyptian pounds and US dollars banknotes. - Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Monday a series of measures to control public spending and the use of the US dollar amid Egypt’s economic crisis, including restrictions on non-essential travel for members of government. 

The new rules include the following, according to the state-owned news outlet Al-Ahram:

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