Egypt launches cash subsidy pilot in Beheira as cabinet reviews social protection directives

Egypt's prime minister convened ministers to review social protection directives from the Egypt Forum 2026, announcing a cash subsidy pilot in Beheira.

• Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened finance, social solidarity, and supply ministers to review Egypt Forum 2026 social protection directives.
• Supply Minister Sherif Farouk announced the cash subsidy system will launch as a pilot in Beheira governorate on January 1.
• Madbouly directed strategic commodity reserves to exceed six months to counter trader hoarding and unjustified price increases.
• Madbouly tasked Finance Minister Ahmed Kojak with quickly announcing the executive plan for the minimum wage increase.