Egypt Ministry of Labor signs protection protocol with Talabat Egypt

The Egyptian Ministry of Labor has signed a cooperation protocol with Delivery Hero Talabat Egypt and its contracted logistics offices to provide social, health, and insurance protection for delivery workers. The agreement aims to register delivery personnel in the national databases for irregular labor, allowing them to access state-provided social and health care.

According to Abdel Wahab Khadr, the Ministry of Labor spokesperson, the initiative follows recommendations from the Egypt 2026 Forum to integrate irregular workers into the social safety net. The protocol includes financial and humanitarian assistance to support workers and their families during various circumstances.

Members of the Egyptian Parliament have praised the move, noting that many delivery workers previously operated without legal or insurance protections, facing significant occupational risks. The initiative is viewed as a model for private sector social responsibility, with calls to expand such protections to all similar platforms and independent workers in the sector.