The meeting, led by Chamber Chairman Mohamed Abdel Salam, focused on streamlining industrial investment, enhancing workplace safety, and implementing the newly enacted labor regulations.
Attendees included Khaled Abdullah, Minister’s Advisor for
Occupational Health and Safety, Shaimaa Mahmoud, Head of the Central Administration
for the Minister’s Office, and Mosaad Gomaa, Coordinator for the National
Center for Occupational Safety and Health Studies.
Minister Gobran reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to
supporting investors by removing procedural and regulatory hurdles. He
emphasized that continuous dialogue with production sectors is essential to improving
the investment climate, ensuring labor stability, and boosting the global
competitiveness of Egyptian products.
The meeting reviewed the primary obstacles facing the
apparel and home textile industry, a vital pillar of Egypt’s manufacturing
economy. Attendees discussed strengthening safety protocols within factories to
ensure a secure and dignified working environment that aligns with both national
and international standards.
The Minister highlighted that the implementation of Labor
Law No. 14 of 2025 is designed to create a balanced relationship between
employers and employees, fostering discipline in the labor market while
protecting the rights of all parties.
Minister Gobran noted that the Ministry provides
comprehensive technical and training support to industrial facilities to
upgrade their Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
The meeting concluded with a call for a stronger partnership between the public and private sectors. The Minister described this collaboration as the cornerstone of a stable and attractive investment environment, aligning with the state's broader strategy to modernize national industries and support the Egyptian economy.