date:Nov 26, 2013
white rice a year, of which around 1.1 million tonnes are used for its subsidised rice programme.
The export halt decision was made by the Prime Minister to ensure that citizens' local needs of rice are met and at reduced prices, Mahmoud Diablo, the ministry's official spokesman said, adding that it would help ensure rice is available for the food subsidy program.
The Ministry of Supply holds tenders to buy rice for the subsidy programme. Rice is sold at the price of 1.5 Egyptian pounds ($0.22