Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Egypt as reported in our fortnightly newswire “Dernieres nouvelles”.
Egypt: Sexual violence against women
Companies operating sexual harassment policies should be aware that in Egypt, the prevailing view about the violent treatment of women concerns primarily the public exposure and shame of “immodest behaviour”, rather than the fundamental criminality of the acts …
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Egypt: Employment contract termination
The Council of Representatives have been debating a report prepared by its Manpower Committee …
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Egypt: New solvency rules
For some time, the government has sought to reduce the importance of state industries in the economy …
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Egypt: Draft labour law on employee dismissal and resignation
A new draft labour law on employee dismissal and resignation is currently before the House of Representatives …
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Egypt: Medical coverage extended
It has been decided by the insurance sector to extend medical cover to those retiring from jobs in the sector, including those working for insurance brokers …
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Egypt: Skills shortages
The Alexandria Manpower Directorate has responded to skills shortages in certain fields by establishing free fast-track training courses at four of its centres for those with intermediate or degree level qualifications …
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Egypt: State of emergency extended
The state of emergency, which was first declared in 1981, has been further extended and intensified until 27th October 2020 …
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Egypt: Cabinet announces bill imposing tough penalty against bullies
Incidents arising from the pandemic and the harsh treatment given to many COVID-19 victims has led to a Bill being passed through the House of Representatives amending the penal code to include “bullying” …
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Egypt: New Personal Data Protection Law
The government has finally issued its Personal Data Protection Law, number 151/2020 …
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Egypt: Cabinet approves bill protecting victim data in sexual assault cases
An amendment to the Criminal Code has been approved by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, which requires that the identities of sexual harassment, assault, and rape victims will be kept concealed …
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Egypt: Salary reduction
In order to help fund measures to deal with the health crisis, all employees earning 2,000 Egyptian pounds (US$127) or more net each month will be subject to a temporary 1% salary reduction …
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Egypt: Egyptian House approves draft law to protect personal data
The House of Representatives (Majles Al Nowwab) has finally approved the country’s first law to protect personal data …
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Egypt: New law on insurance and pensions
The new law on insurance and pensions is now in operation …
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Egypt: Compulsory drug testing
Earlier this year, the government introduced compulsory drug testing for all their employees, following the death of 25 people when a train hit the buffers at Cairo’s Ramses Railway Station …
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Egypt: New social insurance and pensions law
Before the Summer recess, the national parliament passed a unified social security and pensions law …
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