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See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Labor Minister meets Egyptian Workers in Serbia
Taarek Refaat Minister of Labor Mohamed Gebran concluded his visit to Serbia on Saturday with a visit to Agrovida, one of the largest labor recruitment companies in Serbia. The minister was received by the company's director, Felicia Stamatovic. Minister Gebran also visited Egyptian workers at their work sites. Gebran assured the workers that they are envoys to their countries abroad, and that communication channels are open with them at all times. He explained that he was keen to meet with them and check on their well-being as part of his ongoing monitoring of the conditions of Egyptian workers abroad. Minister of Labor: Plan for electronic linkage between Egypt and Serbia to facilitate labor mobility. Minister of Labor: Plan for electronic linkage between Egypt and Serbia to facilitate labor mobility. In a meeting with the company director to open new markets in the fields of construction, building, and agriculture, the Minister affirmed the Ministry's readiness to provide the skilled and trained Egyptian cadres the company needs in the future. He reviewed the efforts and plans for training and professional testing, as well as the skills possessed by Egyptian workers. For his part, the company director praised the skill level of Egyptian workers, appreciating the Minister's visit, which carried many messages to motivate workers to work and produce. He also emphasized the importance of the discussions with the Minister, which resulted in the development of a plan to recruit new Egyptian workers. During the coming period. Minister Gebran began his visit to Serbia yesterday, Friday, in the presence of Ambassador Basil Salah, Egypt's Ambassador to Belgrade, and Ibrahim Hamza El Sheikh, Deputy Ambassador. During the visit, he held meetings with the Minister of Labor, the Minister of Interior, the President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Director of the Serbian National Employment Agency. The aim was to activate cooperation and open the Serbian labor market to trained Egyptian workers. This is in line with the agreements and memoranda of cooperation signed last July by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, particularly in the field of labor and employment. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Egypt Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt creates 378K domestic jobs, 6K abroad in 10 months: Labor Minister
A job fair at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo, draws a crowd Sept. 1. Stand out as a potential employee by working ahead through the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program. CAIRO – 29 April 2025: Egypt's Minister of Labor, Mohamed Gebran, has announced that the ministry facilitated the creation of 378,000 job opportunities domestically and an additional 6,000 jobs for Egyptians abroad within the past ten months. Speaking to "Al-Youm Al-Sabea" newspaper, Minister Gebran stated that the Ministry of Labor is currently finalizing the National Employment Strategy, a comprehensive document being developed in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and various local and international development partners. This strategy aims to address the challenges facing the domestic and international labor markets and keep pace with evolving employment patterns and future professions. Gebran emphasized the ministry's ongoing commitment to supporting the state's efforts in reducing unemployment rates, which have significantly decreased from 13% in 2014 to the current 6.4%. He attributed this progress to the large-scale national projects underway in the "New Republic." Detailing the job creation figures, the minister explained that from July 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025, the ministry successfully provided 378,174 job opportunities for young people in private sector establishments. He underscored the commitment of companies to adhering to the minimum wage. These efforts were achieved through 42 employment forums, including specialized events for individuals with disabilities, in addition to the ministry's employment offices across governorates and the periodic National Employment Bulletin, published every 15 days in collaboration with the private sector. Minister Gebran further highlighted the ministry's focus on inclusivity, stating that 55,000 job opportunities were allocated to women and 20,000 to individuals with disabilities. Moreover, 6,000 job opportunities were secured abroad through the ministry's labor representation offices in several Arab and European countries, where approximately 5 million Egyptians are currently employed. During the same ten-month period, the ministry issued 313,831 work permits for Egyptians seeking employment overseas. In a significant move towards modernizing employment services, Minister Gebran pointed out that the first virtual employment forum was organized in April 2025. This innovative event facilitated the simultaneous signing of employment contracts for numerous young individuals, including those with disabilities, across 27 governorates via video conferencing, reflecting the ministry's commitment to digitalizing employment services and improving accessibility.
