New presidential decree raises pensions by 15%

CAIRO - 24 June 2026:  President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued a presidential decree granting a 15 percent increase in pensions, effective July 1, 2026.

The measure is intended to strengthen support for pensioners, help ease living costs and improve the quality of life for older citizens and other vulnerable groups.

The increase covers pensions payable under the Social Insurance and Pensions Law, as well as Law No. 71 of 1964 concerning exceptional pensions and bonuses.

It will also apply to partial work-related disability pensions where the injury did not result in the end of employment, in addition to exceptional partial disability pensions.