Egypt’s government fast-tracks EGP 42bn pension payout for 10.2 million citizens via new digital system
Egypt has disbursed EGP 42bn in early June pension payments to 10.2 million beneficiaries ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, following the official nationwide launch of its comprehensive digital social insurance system. Major General Gamal Awad, Chairman of the National
Egypt’s Nasser Social Bank sets FY 2026/27 draft budget at EGP 44.7bn
Egypt’s Nasser Social Bank has drafted a budget of EGP 44.7bn for the fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, an increase from the revised EGP 43.8bn for FY 2025/26, as the institution aims to expand social protection programmes and microfinance. The financial
Social Solidarity Minister reviews progress of Strategic Financial System for Economic Empowerment
Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, held a meeting with the team overseeing the Strategic Financial System for Economic Empowerment at the Ministry, in the presence of Hala El-Said, Economic Adviser to the President, to review the programme’s progress. The
Egypt places 150 hospitals on high alert for Gaza casualties, mobilises up to 300 ambulances
Egypt has raised the readiness of its healthcare system to receive wounded and ill patients from Gaza, placing 150 hospitals nationwide on high alert and mobilising up to 300 fully equipped ambulances, the Ministry of Health said on Monday. Health
Colombia’s Petro visits Egyptian Red Crescent, lauds Gaza relief work
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday visited the headquarters of the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), where he praised Egypt’s efforts in providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Petro was received by the Minister of Social Solidarity and
Egyptian Red Crescent prioritises aid to Palestinians amid crisis
The Egyptian Red Crescent’s Board of Directors convened a meeting, chaired by Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity and Deputy Chairperson of the Board, with a primary focus on the organisation’s ongoing efforts to support Palestinians amid the current humanitarian
Egypt expands Takaful, Karama Programme to 4.7 million families in 2025
During a recent session of the Senate chaired by Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek, Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy provided an update on Egypt’s social protection programmes, which are aimed at supporting vulnerable families across the country. These programmes are
UNODC debuts ‘CHAMPS’ in Egypt to strengthen child protection systems
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has selected Egypt as the first country globally to implement the “CHAMPS” initiative, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening prevention systems for children up to the age of 18. This decision
Egypt assigns EGP 635bn for social protection in FY25
Under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy inaugurated the first International Conference on Management 2025 in Cairo. The three-day event brings together representatives from 138 organizations across 81 countries to discuss advancements in
Social Solidarity Minister receives UNFPA representative to discuss joint projects
Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy received the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Yves Sassenrath, during his first visit to the ministry after assuming his new role. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the