Arab Finance: Egypt will raise its minimum pension to EGP 2,080 starting in January 2027, according to Major General Gamal Awad, Chairman of the National Organization for Social Insurance.
Awad noted that only 380,000 people currently receive the minimum pension, out of approximately 11.5 million pensioners and beneficiaries nationwide.
He outlined the figures during the market regulation and a more effective social protection system session at the Egypt 2026 Forum.
The session was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, and Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk, alongside experts and specialists.
