El-Sisi approves law to empower Egypt’s workforce

CAIRO- 4 May 2025: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has officially ratified the country’s new Labor Law, hailing it as a major milestone in strengthening workers’ rights nationwide.

During his address at the Labor Day celebration held at Suez Steel Company, El-Sisi stressed that the law ensures tangible gains for workers, reinforces fairness and protection, and boosts job security across sectors.

He further underscored the law’s alignment with international standards, particularly in advancing the rights of working women.

El-Sisi also directed the government to complete the draft legislation for domestic workers and called for a comprehensive societal dialogue to regulate this vital sector and extend social protections, especially for informal laborers.

These developments come as Egypt’s labor market shows signs of recovery. According to recent figures from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), the national unemployment rate declined to 6.6 percent in 2024, down from 7.0 percent in 2023.

Youth unemployment (ages 15 to 29) also fell to 14.9 percent, with rates dropping to 9.8 percent for males and 37.1 percent for females. Among younger workers aged 15 to 19, unemployment eased slightly to 12.2 percent compared to 12.4 percent the previous year.