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We finally have a private-sector minimum wage
Private-sector workers are getting a minimum wage: Employees of private-sector companies will for the first time receive a minimum wage…
Middle-income homebuyers are now eligible for shorter mortgage terms
Gov’t cuts minimum mortgage terms in CBE mortgage programs: The minimum term for home mortgages under CBE-supported home lending programs…
It’s official: Pension payouts to rise 13% from 1 July
Next month’s 13% increase for pensioners is now law of the land: Legislation that raises state pension payments on 1…
The social safety net is about to get bigger
Individuals earning less than EGP 2.4k a month will be eligible for subsidy ration cards at the start of the…
Gov’t to slash subsidies doled out to help water companies cover expenses
State water companies will no longer be getting subsidies from the state to cover their spending shortfall starting next fiscal…
Cabinet approves new raises for civil servants
Public sector employees not covered by the Civil Service Act are officially in line for raises of 13% of their…
Last Night’s Talk Shows on 16 March 2021
The belle of the ball on last night’s talk shows: The planned increase in pensions and civil servants’ minimum wage.…
Not green eggs and ham — green _hydrogen_
Belgium’s DEME Group will work with Egypt on exploring green hydrogen under an MoU with the oil and electricity ministries…
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