Egyptian Bar Association President inaugurates Matoubas Lawyers Club

Dr. Abdel Halim Allam, President of the Egyptian Bar Association and Chairman of the Arab Lawyers Union, inaugurated the Matoubas Lawyers Club in Kafr El Sheikh governorate. During the event, Allam held an open meeting with lawyers to address their concerns and proposals.

Allam noted that the current club facility is temporary and expressed the association's commitment to securing a permanent, high-quality headquarters for Matoubas lawyers and their families. He highlighted challenges in finding suitable land in Kafr El Sheikh due to the lack of desert terrain but affirmed that the association is actively searching for appropriate locations.

Regarding legislative matters, Allam reported that the association successfully influenced the new criminal procedure law, contributing to the amendment of 21 articles related to freedoms and lawyer protections.

On financial matters, Allam announced that pension increases will take effect next year, with the maximum pension rising to 4,000 EGP and the minimum to 2,000 EGP. He stated that the association's budget has increased to 2.7 billion EGP following financial reforms and improved resource management. Additionally, he confirmed that legal authorities were notified following the discovery of pension fund theft, and investigation committees have been formed.