At its 72nd meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Cabinet approved a package of key decisions spanning traffic regulation, healthcare, infrastructure development, vocational training, and economic reform. 66 of 1973, introducing stricter penalties for selected violations to enhance public safety and curb road accidents. Harsher penalties—including doubled fines and license suspension—will apply to repeat offenders involved in littering, excessive noise, or unsafe transport of goods. In vocational training, the Cabinet approved contracting Ibda Edu to manage and develop 38 training centers under the Ministry of Labor. Additionally, the Cabinet approved guidelines for restructuring Egypt’s economic authorities, emphasizing financial and administrative independence, the adoption of commercial management practices, and sustainable resource management.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 24, 2025 18:46 UTC