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Egypt will end the exceptional customs exemption on mobile phones imported by passengers starting 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, following a surge in local phone manufacturing, authorities announced on Tuesday, 20 January. The decision, issued by the Egyptian Customs Authority and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), came after 15 international mobile phone brands began manufacturing in Egypt, with an annual production capacity of around 20 million devices, more than enough to meet local demand. Officials said locally…
