research in egyptian competition law

Overview of Egyptian Competition Law Research

Core Legislative Framework: Governed by Law No. 3 of 2005 and its executive regulations, the Egyptian Competition Law (ECL) regulates market conduct to ensure market efficiency, fair competition, and consumer welfare. Anti-Competitive Agreements (Cartels): Article 6 strictly prohibits horizontal arrangements between competitors—including price-fixing, market/customer allocation, and bid-rigging—under a "prohibition by object" (per se) standard.Abuse of Dominant Position: Article 8 prohibits firms holding a dominant market position from engaging in exclusionary practices, such as predatory pricing, refusal to deal, and tying/bundling . Ex-Ante Merger Control Regime: Amended by Law No. 175 of 2022 and Decree No. 1120 of 2024, ECL mandates prior notification and a strict standstill obligation for economic concentrations exceeding statutory turnover or asset thresholds. Regional Interplay (COMESA): Coordinates national enforcement by the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) with the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) for cross-border transactions affecting regional trade.