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Three businesses closed for operating without licences in Agouza

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Map: Agouza, Egypt

Executive authorities in Agouza district, Giza, carried out an inspection campaign targeting several commercial establishments. Three were closed and sealed for operating without the required permits, the Egyptian daily Al-Youm Al-Sabea reports.

The executive authorities of the Agouza district in Giza Governorate have closed and sealed three businesses operating without licences, according to district officials. The measure affects two mobile phone shops on Syria Street and a clothing shop on Shehab Street.

Legal proceedings have been initiated against the establishments. They will be allowed to reopen only after meeting the required conditions and obtaining the licences stipulated by law, local authorities said. The campaign was carried out on the instructions of Ahmed al-Ansari, Giza Governor, and under the supervision of Mahmoud Fouad, head of the Agouza district.

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