Egypt Allocates Egp 297m Labour Day Grant for Informal Workers

Egypt has approved a 297.4 million-Egyptian-pound payout for informal workers ahead of Labour Day, as the government moves to expand social protections under President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s latest support package.

Each eligible worker – registered in the ministry’s database – will receive 1,500 pounds, up from 1,000 pounds in previous years.

Labour Minister Mohamed Gebran announced the decision on Wednesday, confirming that disbursements will begin early next week for registered informal workers….