On Saturday 22 February 2025, the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) together with the public prosecution initiated criminal proceedings against 162 broiler chicken producers and the General Union of Poultry Producers...

Egypt's approach to exclusivity in dealership arrangements differs from other Middle Eastern jurisdictions by treating it as a matter of contract rather than statutory default. The Egyptian Competition Authority evaluates exclusive distribution agreements through an effects-based framework, examining market power, competitive impact, and potential barriers to entry rather than treating exclusivity as inherently unlawful.