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Egypt Increases Tour Guide Wages Starting October 2025

Ali abo deshish In a significant move aimed at enhancing the quality of tourism services and supporting tourism professionals, Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Mr. Sherif Fathy, has issued a ministerial decree raising the official wages for tour guides, effective October 1, 2025. According to the new decree, the daily wage for a full working day (8 hours) will increase to EGP 1,800, while the half-day rate (4 continuous hours) will be EGP 1,100. This adjustment reflects the ministry's commitment to fair labor practices and elevating service standards in the tourism sector. Mr. Sherif Fathy emphasized the ministry's dedication to empowering human resources within Egypt's tourism industry. 'We are committed to ensuring fair working conditions and promoting service excellence for tourists, which ultimately strengthens Egypt's global tourism image,' the Minister stated. Ms. Samia Sami, Assistant Minister for Tourism Companies Affairs, noted that this decision follows directives from the Minister to improve the livelihoods of tour guides, recognizing their essential role in promoting Egypt's heritage and enriching the visitor experience. She added that the last wage increase for tour guides occurred in 2023, when the full-day wage was set at EGP 1,000, and EGP 600 for a half-day. The current increase reflects evolving economic conditions and the strategic importance of guiding professionals in boosting tourism inflows. The decree will be circulated to the General Syndicate of Tour Guides and the Chamber of Travel and Tourism Companies to inform all relevant stakeholders. It mandates that no tour guide should receive less than the newly set wages. The decision was made in coordination with both the syndicate and the chamber to ensure consensus and compliance across the sector read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani