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President Sisi orders 15% pension increase for vulnerable citizens
via Egypt Today1 min read
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued an executive decree on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, mandating a 15% increase in national pension payouts. This measure, effective July 1, 2026, aims to support vulnerable citizens, improve the living standards of retirees, and alleviate financial burdens on families. The directive applies to all standard pensions under the Social Insurance and Pensions Law, exceptional payouts governed by Law No. 71 of 1964, and specialized welfare categories, including partial work-injury disability pensions and targeted partial work-injury exceptional benefits.
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