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Egypt has entered a Macro-Financial Assistance arrangement with the European Union worth up to EUR 4 billion, contingent on implementing structural and economic reforms with a strong focus on competition law enforcement.

Egyptian lawmakers have introduced Decree 49 of 2026 to protect workers in hazardous environments and remote areas through additional annual leave entitlements. The Golden License system under Investment Law 72 of 2017 streamlines approvals for strategic projects into a single comprehensive permit. Law 82 of 2002 establishes the legal framework for trademark registration and protection in Egypt's competitive market.

Egypt's Golden License system offers a streamlined single-approval mechanism for strategic investment projects, consolidating all necessary permits into one comprehensive decision. This legal framework, established under Investment Law 72 of 2017, aims to accelerate project implementation while maintaining regulatory oversight. Additionally, trademark registration under Law 82 of 2002 provides businesses with essential legal protection and competitive advantages in the Egyptian market.