Al-Sisi issues a decision to increase pensions by 15% from the first of July

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued a presidential decree to increase pensions by 15%, effective from the beginning of next July, as part of the state’s efforts to improve the standard of living of pensioners and reduce the economic burdens on them.

According to what was reported by the official Egyptian Middle East News Agency, the increase includes the pensions due in accordance with the provisions of the Social Insurance and Pensions Law, in addition to the pensions determined under Law No. 71 of 1964 regarding granting exceptional pensions and rewards.

The decision also stipulated that a 15% increase would apply to the partial disability pension for injuries that did not result in termination of service, as well as the exceptional partial injury pension.

The decision comes within a package of social measures aimed at supporting pensioners and the most needy groups, enhancing social protection and providing a decent life for the elderly.