House approves amendments unlocking agricultural land for national development projects: MPs voted through amendments to the Agrarian Reform Act that reallocate some state-owned agricultural land to development projects, according to Masrawy. The amendments aim to help repurpose unutilized land to meet needs in rural areas, including for hospitals and schools affiliated with the government’s Decent Life initiative.

Educational programs in prisons: The House also approved a draft law that aims to introduce rehabilitation and education programs in Egypt’s prisons, Masrawy reported.

Next steps: Both bills will now make their way to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to be signed into law.

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