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Egypt Today
16-06-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egyptian amb. to Kuwait discusses providing Kuwait with skilled labor
CAIRO – 16 June 2025: Egypt's ambassador to Kuwait Ambassador Osama Shaltout discussed with Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in Kuwait Marzouq Dhaifallah al-Otaibi the formation of a specialized technical committee from the Egyptian Ministry of Labor to coordinate with relevant authorities to identify and help supply Kuwaiti local market with skilled Egyptian labor according to the needs of various sectors in the country, ensuring the quality and efficiency of labor taking into account laws and regulations governing the Kuwaiti labor market. During a meeting with the Egyptian ambassador Monday - at the PAM's headquarters - ambassador Shaltout voiced pleasure over the meeting and praised the Authority's officials for the services they provide to workers on labor issues, along with their continued efforts to develop relations between the two countries to serve the interests of all parties. For its part, the PAM welcomed the step, which comes within the framework of shared commitment to strengthening distinguished historical relations between the two countries and achieving a balance in the labor market through presenting trained and qualified workers to meet development requirements and contribute to improving the work environment. The two sides highlighted the importance of continued coordination and communication to ensure the success of the initiative, thus serving the interests of both parties and reflecting the depth of Egyptian-Kuwaiti relations.
Egypt Today
08-06-2025
- Egypt Today
Gov't honors man who died after driving burning tanker away from gas station
CAIRO - 9 June 2025: The prime minister has mourned a man who sacrificed his life to drive a burning oil tanker away from a gas station in 10th of Ramadan City, Sharkia. Khaled Shawki, 54, died Monday of severe burns he sustained on June 1. He was supplying the gas station with oil when its load started burning. Realizing that if the oil tanks in the gas station itself caught fire hundreds of lives might be lost, who jumped into the tanker and drove off. He was transferred to a hospital in a critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries days later. From a village in Beni Ebaid, Dakahlia governorate in the Delta, Shawki was a father of four. His son's wedding was supposed to be on June 19. A street in 10th of Ramadan City has been named after Shawki in honor of his sacrifice. The 10th of Ramadan City Authority said in a statement that 'heroism is not exclusive to battlefields, but also at work and in daily life.' The Ministry of Labor announced it would give Shawki's family L.E.200,000 in compensation, as well as pension. The Ministry of Solidarity announced giving another L.E. 100,000.
Egypt Today
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt welcomes ILO resolution granting observer status to Palestine
Egyptian and Palestinian flags CAIRO – June 7, 2025: Egypt's Ministry of Labor has welcomed the decision by the General Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to grant the State of Palestine observer status within the organization. The resolution was overwhelmingly adopted, with 386 votes in favor, 15 against, and 42 abstentions, marking a significant step forward for Palestinian representation in international labor affairs. Egyptian Minister of Labor Mohammad Jubran extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Palestinian delegation—comprising representatives of the government, employers, and workers—on this historic milestone. He praised the ILO's decision to grant Palestine "non-member observer state" status, describing it as a just and overdue recognition. The resolution was adopted during a plenary session on Friday, June 6, as part of the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference, held in Geneva from June 2 to 13, 2025. Minister Jubran delivered Egypt's official statement in support of the resolution during the plenary session on Thursday at the United Nations Palace. In his remarks, he welcomed the adoption of what he described as a 'historic resolution,' noting its alignment with the United Nations General Assembly resolution of May 10, 2024. That resolution affirmed Palestine's eligibility for full UN membership under Article 4 of the UN Charter and called for its admission to the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The ILO's 352nd Governing Body session subsequently adopted a resolution to amend Palestine's status, enabling its delegation to participate more fully in the organization's meetings and activities. Minister Jubran stated: 'This resolution embodies a historical truth and a recognition of the rights of a people who have suffered for more than seven decades under foreign occupation, blockade, oppression, and the killing of women and children.
Jordan News
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Ministry of Labor: Suspension of Foreign Labor Recruitment Does Not Include Domestic Workers - Jordan News
On Thursday, the Ministry of Labor confirmed that the suspension of recruiting non-Jordanian labor does not include the recruitment of domestic workers. اضافة اعلان The Ministry's spokesperson, Mohammad Al-Ziyoud, stated that domestic workers have a special system, and their recruitment is carried out through recruitment offices licensed by the Ministry of Labor. The Ministry announced the suspension of recruiting non-Jordanian labor starting Thursday, clarifying that it 'will not reopen the recruitment window' again except after conducting studies. Al-Ziyoud explained that the decision to suspend recruitment came after it had been open for three months to meet the needs of employers in several economic sectors for non-Jordanian labor. He emphasized that the Ministry will only reopen recruitment after a thorough and comprehensive study of the labor market. Al-Ziyoud affirmed that the Ministry will continue its inspection campaigns, carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the Public Security Directorate across all governorates of the Kingdom, to control illegal non-Jordanian labor and take legal actions against employers who hire such labor. He added that the inspection campaigns also aim to verify that the non-Jordanian labor recruited by private sector establishments in various sectors is actually working there, stressing that strict measures will be taken against establishments found to have non-working foreign labor. These measures include suspending recruitment and use of labor for the violating establishment and not renewing work permits issued in its name.
Roya News
29-05-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Jordan halts hiring of foreign workers
Jordan's Ministry of Labor suspended Thursday the recruitment of non-Jordanian workers after a three-month window. The decision aims at meeting the labor needs of various economic sectors, the ministry's spokesperson, Mohammad Al-Zyoud, said in a statement Thursday. He noted that the ministry will not reopen recruitment without a thorough and comprehensive review of the labor market. Al-Zyoud stressed that inspection campaigns will continue in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and Public Security Directorate (PSD) across all governorates to identify and take legal action against employers hiring undocumented foreign workers. The inspections also aim to ensure that workers brought in by private-sector businesses are employed by the companies that sponsored them. Strict penalties will be imposed on any business found in violation, including suspension of recruitment privileges and refusal to renew work permits issued under the company's name.
