Egypt – Minister of Public Works Ashraf Al-Sharkawi announced the end of the workers strike of Memphis Pharm, Chemical Ind, which lasted for four days, as work returned to work. Al-Sharqawi said that demands were met, explaining that the workers wanted to increase the annual bonus to six months instead of the three months. He added that the company is losing, shifting from a net profit of LE 89 thousands in 2016/2015 to a loss of LE 34.2 millions in 2017/2016. Its revenues decreased by 30% to LE 250.2 millions.