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Egypt succeeds in protecting humanitarian workers with unanimous support of Human Rights Council

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 - 11:18 GMT

The Permanent Mission of Egypt in Geneva, in cooperation with the missions of Kuwait, Indonesia, and Malaysia, successfully adopted a draft resolution entitled "Consequences of obstructing and impeding humanitarian access and threats to the safety of humanitarian workers during armed conflicts."

Egypt’s labor minister calls for unified Arab stance at international forums

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 09:45 GMT

Egypt’s labor minister called for a unified Arab position as the Arab Labor Organization met in Cairo.

et guide: Regulations governing obtaining work permit for foreigners in Egypt

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 - 11:30 GMT

The law set a financial ceiling for work permit fees and granted the relevant minister broad powers to determine prohibited professions and employment quotas.

GM cuts hundreds of salaried workers as part of profit push

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 - 09:32 GMT

General Motors Co. cut hundreds of jobs, just days after raising its profit guidance for the year in a move that sent the shares soaring, Bloomberg said.

Egyptian court sentences 2 Israelis to 5 years in prison for assaulting Taba hotel workers

Sun, 04 May 2025 - 02:19 GMT

Egypt's criminal courts' rulings are not final and are subject to be appealed.

Egypt eyes collaboration with ILO to enhance work environment

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 - 02:46 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty met Monday Secretary-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo in Geneva.

ETUF launches ambitious initiative for qualifying one million workers in digital economy

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - 11:35 GMT

The Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) has launched an ambitious initiative for qualifying one million Egyptian workers to work in the digital economy.

Egypt to send 1K seasonal workers to Cyprus in pilot phase of agreement

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 11:32 GMT

The delegations of the labor ministries in Egypt and Cyprus met to discuss the implementation mechanisms of the MoU.

Egypt in talks to establish Dutch migration center

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 10:20 GMT

Minister Gendi noted that the center would help learn more about the needs of the Dutch labor market.

Gov't says Thursday 'paid holiday' marking 50th anniv. of October victory

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 01:37 GMT

Minister of Manpower Hassan Shehata, announced that next Thursday, October 5, 2023, will be an official paid holiday for workers in the private sector on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the glorious October victories.

Political axis sessions within Egypt's National Dialogue discuss draft bills, workers syndicates

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 - 01:43 GMT

The National Dialogue's sessions on the draft bill on exercising political rights, draft bill on municipalities administration, and resolving the challenges pertaining to the activities of workers' syndicates kicked off Sunday.

Discussed: Advantages of Egypt's New Labor Law

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 10:23 GMT

Among the advantages of the new draft law is the abolition of arbitrary dismissal, or which is known as "Form 6", the speedy settlement of labor disputes, and the creation of an attractive climate for investment.

Egypt's new draft labor law toughens punishment on forced labor, work discrimination

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 - 08:22 GMT

The draft law was finally decided upon by the Senate.

Egypt sets 20K fine as penalty for discrimination between employees on grounds of religion, gender

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 - 01:11 GMT

A legislation on draft labor law was approved by the Egyptian Senate, aiming to achieve balance and justice between the two parties of the work.

ILO praises progress achieved in labor standards in Egypt

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 01:04 GMT

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.

Egypt not enrolled in blacklist of states violating labor rights due to ‘safe market’: MP

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 - 12:33 GMT

Parliamentarian Abdel Abdel Fadil said that Egypt is absent of “the black list” of countries accused of violating provisions of international labor agreements, and that is an indication of the safe labor market in the country.

'Workers of Egypt are our real wealth': First Lady

Sun, 01 May 2022 - 12:08 GMT

First Lady Intissar al-Sisi extended greetings to Egyptian workers on Sunday marking the country's Labor Day.

Libyan embassy opens registration for licensed Egyptian employment companies

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 - 01:44 GMT

Submission of documents is open at the Libyan consulate on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Overview of steps made by Egypt to enhance status of workers

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 - 03:26 GMT

Over the past years, Egypt made several steps to enhance the living conditions of workers through either legislations or social solidarity measures.

Egypt offers accident/life insurance of up to LE100K to irregular workers

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 - 11:12 GMT

The insurance covers permanent injury and death.

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