Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Egypt as reported in our fortnightly newswire “Dernieres nouvelles”.
Egypt: Parliament approves draft law articles protecting personal data
The Communications Committee of the House of Parliament has passed a law that seeks to improve personal data and privacy …
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Egypt: Sisi raises minimum wage to help assuage economic hardships
The minimum monthly wage in Egypt has just been increased by 67% from 1,200 Egyptian pounds (US$69) to 2,000 Egyptian pounds (US$115 …
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Egypt: A manager of Egyptian nationality is not necessary for Limited liability companies registration
Limited liability companies registered in Egypt no longer need to have a manager of Egyptian nationality, with the exception of certain activities such as the import of goods …
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Egypt: Parliament approves law establishing National Council for Persons with Disabilities
The national parliament has finally approved the final draft of a law establishing a National Council for People with Disabilities …
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Egypt: Data privacy and security requirements starting to make their way into Egyptian laws
The recently adopted laws on “Combating Information Technology Crimes” and “Consumer Protection” both seek to regulate data privacy and online security …
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Egypt: A data protection law is in the pipeline
A data protection law is in the pipeline …
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Egypt: Video sparks debate over sexual harassment
The issue of sexual harassment has come to the force recently because of the widespread circulation of a video showing a woman repeatedly being stalked …
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Egypt: National health insurance has not been implemented yet
Although a new system of national health insurance was approved by Parliament last December, it has still not been implemented …
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Egypt: Data protection law drafted
A homegrown version of a data protection law has been drafted and awaits initial approval by the State Council …
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Egypt: Parliament passes law to regulate social media users with over 5,000 followers
A new law aimed at any social media criticism of the government or arabic/islamic culture has been passed by the national parliament …
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Egypt: Activist arrested for Facebook video on sexual harassment
Although a company may have established a set of core international values that include a determination to stamp out sexual harassment, local HR managers working in Egypt should take great care about the wording of any policies …
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Egypt: New labor law underway
Parliament is about to approve a new Labour Law …
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Egypt: LGBT crackdown
Companies with LGBT employees have long known not to send them as expatriates to most African or middle east countries …
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Egypt: A crackdown is taking place against the LGBT community
A crackdown is taking place across Egypt against the LGBT community …
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Egypt/Sudan: Free visas for travel
Visa free travel for women and citizens above 50 and below 16 between Egypt and Sudan has been established for the next six months, with an option of renewing it for a further six months …
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