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Egypt bars women from working in certain jobs abroad under new labor directive
Egypt’s labor minister called for a unified Arab position as the Arab Labor Organization met in Cairo.
The Ministry of Labor banned on Wednesday female Egyptian citizens from traveling abroad to work in domestic services or cafes, citing a need to regulate the labor market and protect the dignity of female workers.
Abdelatty reaffirmed continued coordination to link Cypriot gas fields to Egypt, as well as expanding economic and investment cooperation and increasing bilateral trade.
The minister also presented the steps and measures taken by the Egyptian government to improve the investment climate and eliminate obstacles that face investors.
UAE Minister affirmed the depth and strength of the bilateral and historical relations between the two sisterly countries
The delegations of the labor ministries in Egypt and Cyprus met to discuss the implementation mechanisms of the MoU.
Minister Gendi noted that the center would help learn more about the needs of the Dutch labor market.
Foreigners may not practice work except after obtaining a license to do so from the competent ministry, and they are authorized to enter the country and reside for the purpose of work.
Egypt's Economic Conference revealed the government’s efforts to eradicate poverty, confirming that the unemployment rate in Egypt recorded its lowest level in 20 years during the second quarter of 2022 to settle at 7.2%.
The Egyptian Labor Law defines controls regulating the work of foreigners, and the conditions for their practice of work inside Egypt, in private sector establishments, public sector units, the public business sector, public and local administrative bodies, and the state’s administrative apparatus.
The draft law was finally decided upon by the Senate.
Egyptian Minister of Manpower Mohamed Saafan met with new Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to discuss priorities of the ministry's work with the ILO in the next phase.
In an effort to address unemployment in vulnerable areas, train and empower young people to enter the labor force, World Food Programme (WFP) has been organizing 29 training courses in 5 provinces, as part of a nation-wide project that aims to advance youth skills.
The draft law sets a minimum age for hiring a minor, and guidelines the employer must abide by.
Submission of documents is open at the Libyan consulate on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Madbouli elaborated that the initiative is targeted at rural and urban women to expand their participation in the labor market and improve their empowerment.
Over the past years, Egypt made several steps to enhance the living conditions of workers through either legislations or social solidarity measures.
Libyan Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation Ali al-Abdel al-Rida affirmed his country’s readiness to receive Egyptian workers wishing to work in Libya.
Sisi, in a video published by the Presidency, said he urged the Egyptian government to organize the travel of the Egyptian labor to Libya in a better way and prepare databases that include the information and specializations of these workers.
