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Statistical methodology
First: The purpose of the bulletin:
Identifying the size and characteristics of Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad so that the state can draw up foreign immigration policies, to face its negatives and increase the benefit from its positives.

Second: Sources of collecting bulletin data:
The data of the bulletin comes from the General Administration of Work Permits at the Ministry of Interior, as it represents the main reference for listing Egyptians working abroad. As it grants work permits to Egyptian citizens working for foreign bodies or agencies outside the country (governmental - private).

Third: Inclusion:
The bulletin includes data for Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad in the form of secondments, personal contracts, vacations, workers on foreign ships and those who are considered temporary immigrants, and it does not include the following:

1- Egyptians who work abroad in the government and private sectors, or with Egyptian companies that carry out business abroad.

2- Egyptians abroad on scholarships.

3- Egyptians who work in the diplomatic corps or international bodies.

Fourth: The periodicity of the newsletter:
Annual (Gregorian year).

Fifth: Definitions and concepts used in the bulletin: 1- Work permit: It includes individuals who have obtained a work permit for the first time or renewal. 2- Work permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad are divided according to the type of contract as follows: A- Secondments: These include Egyptian individuals who work in government agencies and the public sector/public business at the request of foreign entities outside Egypt to work for them for a limited period, whom the state agreed to grant permits to work abroad. . B- Personal contracting: it is concerned with individuals contracting with employers directly outside the Arab Republic of Egypt and they do not work in government agencies and the public sector / public works (individuals who work in the private sector or without work). C- Leaves: Individuals include government and public sector/public business employees who have personal work contracts and obtain permits from their employers to work abroad. D - Workers on foreign ships: Individuals who have work permits on foreign ships and hold a maritime passport. Sixth: Data Availability Methods: Paper - CD - Website - www.capmas.gov.eg Seventh: Symbols used: ( - ) Indication not available. ( = ) ratio is less than 0.1%. Note: There are slight differences in percentages due to automatic rounding
The most important statistical indicators

1- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad through the Ministry of Interior (for the first time - renewal) amounted to 1,078,254 permits in 2018, compared to 1,167,589 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7? .

2- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (for the first time) amounted to 390,872 permits in 2018, compared to 423,434 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7%. 

3- The total number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (Renewal) 687,382 permits in 2018 compared to 744,155 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.6%.

4- The group of Arab countries came at the forefront of the countries in which Egyptians work abroad, as the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in them reached 1,046,399 permits, representing 97.0? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

5- Saudi Arabia ranked first in the group of Arab countries in terms of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 515,034 permits representing 49.2? Followed by Kuwait with 230,803 permits, representing 22.1%. Of the total work permits in the Arab countries in 2018.

6- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in the European Union reached 20169, representing 1.9% of the total. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

7- Italy came at the forefront of the group of European countries in terms of the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 17,408 permits, representing 86.3% of the total. Followed by Greece, with 1,688 permits, representing 8.4? Of the total work permits in European countries in 2018.

8- The number of permits issued to males to work abroad reached 1,050,447 permits, representing 97.4%, while the number of permits granted to females to work abroad reached 27,807 permits, representing 2.6%. Of the total number of Egyptians who obtained work permits to work abroad in 2018.

9- The number of those who obtained permits to work abroad for holders of (intermediate qualification) ranked first, as their number reached 403,495 permits, representing 37.4? , followed by a campaign
  (highly qualified) with 317,916 permits, representing 29.5? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.
  
10- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad, who obtained personal contracts, reached 1,003,858 permits, representing 93.1? Followed by those who obtained permits to work abroad, with 66,775 permits, representing 6.2%, while the number of secondments reached 7,621 permits, or 0.7%. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.]]>
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          <![CDATA[Statistical methodology
First: The purpose of the bulletin:
Identifying the size and characteristics of Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad so that the state can draw up foreign immigration policies, to face its negatives and increase the benefit from its positives.

Second: Sources of collecting bulletin data:
The data of the bulletin comes from the General Administration of Work Permits at the Ministry of Interior, as it represents the main reference for listing Egyptians working abroad. As it grants work permits to Egyptian citizens working for foreign bodies or agencies outside the country (governmental - private).

Third: Inclusion:
The bulletin includes data for Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad in the form of secondments, personal contracts, vacations, workers on foreign ships and those who are considered temporary immigrants, and it does not include the following:

1- Egyptians who work abroad in the government and private sectors, or with Egyptian companies that carry out business abroad.

2- Egyptians abroad on scholarships.

3- Egyptians who work in the diplomatic corps or international bodies.

Fourth: The periodicity of the newsletter:
Annual (Gregorian year).

Fifth: Definitions and concepts used in the bulletin: 1- Work permit: It includes individuals who have obtained a work permit for the first time or renewal. 2- Work permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad are divided according to the type of contract as follows: A- Secondments: These include Egyptian individuals who work in government agencies and the public sector/public business at the request of foreign entities outside Egypt to work for them for a limited period, whom the state agreed to grant permits to work abroad. . B- Personal contracting: it is concerned with individuals contracting with employers directly outside the Arab Republic of Egypt and they do not work in government agencies and the public sector / public works (individuals who work in the private sector or without work). C- Leaves: Individuals include government and public sector/public business employees who have personal work contracts and obtain permits from their employers to work abroad. D - Workers on foreign ships: Individuals who have work permits on foreign ships and hold a maritime passport. Sixth: Data Availability Methods: Paper - CD - Website - www.capmas.gov.eg Seventh: Symbols used: ( - ) Indication not available. ( = ) ratio is less than 0.1%. Note: There are slight differences in percentages due to automatic rounding
The most important statistical indicators

1- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad through the Ministry of Interior (for the first time - renewal) amounted to 1,078,254 permits in 2018, compared to 1,167,589 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7? .

2- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (for the first time) amounted to 390,872 permits in 2018, compared to 423,434 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7%. 

3- The total number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (Renewal) 687,382 permits in 2018 compared to 744,155 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.6%.

4- The group of Arab countries came at the forefront of the countries in which Egyptians work abroad, as the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in them reached 1,046,399 permits, representing 97.0? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

5- Saudi Arabia ranked first in the group of Arab countries in terms of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 515,034 permits representing 49.2? Followed by Kuwait with 230,803 permits, representing 22.1%. Of the total work permits in the Arab countries in 2018.

6- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in the European Union reached 20169, representing 1.9% of the total. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

7- Italy came at the forefront of the group of European countries in terms of the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 17,408 permits, representing 86.3% of the total. Followed by Greece, with 1,688 permits, representing 8.4? Of the total work permits in European countries in 2018.

8- The number of permits issued to males to work abroad reached 1,050,447 permits, representing 97.4%, while the number of permits granted to females to work abroad reached 27,807 permits, representing 2.6%. Of the total number of Egyptians who obtained work permits to work abroad in 2018.

9- The number of those who obtained permits to work abroad for holders of (intermediate qualification) ranked first, as their number reached 403,495 permits, representing 37.4? , followed by a campaign
  (highly qualified) with 317,916 permits, representing 29.5? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

10- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad, who obtained personal contracts, reached 1,003,858 permits, representing 93.1? Followed by those who obtained permits to work abroad, with 66,775 permits, representing 6.2%, while the number of secondments reached 7,621 permits, or 0.7%. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.]]>
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          <![CDATA[Statistical methodology
First: The purpose of the bulletin:
Identifying the size and characteristics of Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad so that the state can draw up foreign immigration policies, to face its negatives and increase the benefit from its positives.

Second: Sources of collecting bulletin data:
The data of the bulletin comes from the General Administration of Work Permits at the Ministry of Interior, as it represents the main reference for listing Egyptians working abroad. As it grants work permits to Egyptian citizens working for foreign bodies or agencies outside the country (governmental - private).

Third: Inclusion:
The bulletin includes data for Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad in the form of secondments, personal contracts, vacations, workers on foreign ships and those who are considered temporary immigrants, and it does not include the following:

1- Egyptians who work abroad in the government and private sectors, or with Egyptian companies that carry out business abroad.

2- Egyptians abroad on scholarships.

3- Egyptians who work in the diplomatic corps or international bodies.

Fourth: The periodicity of the newsletter:
Annual (Gregorian year).

Fifth: Definitions and concepts used in the bulletin: 1- Work permit: It includes individuals who have obtained a work permit for the first time or renewal. 2- Work permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad are divided according to the type of contract as follows: A- Secondments: These include Egyptian individuals who work in government agencies and the public sector/public business at the request of foreign entities outside Egypt to work for them for a limited period, whom the state agreed to grant permits to work abroad. . B- Personal contracting: it is concerned with individuals contracting with employers directly outside the Arab Republic of Egypt and they do not work in government agencies and the public sector / public works (individuals who work in the private sector or without work). C- Leaves: Individuals include government and public sector/public business employees who have personal work contracts and obtain permits from their employers to work abroad. D - Workers on foreign ships: Individuals who have work permits on foreign ships and hold a maritime passport. Sixth: Data Availability Methods: Paper - CD - Website - www.capmas.gov.eg Seventh: Symbols used: ( - ) Indication not available. ( = ) ratio is less than 0.1%. Note: There are slight differences in percentages due to automatic rounding
The most important statistical indicators

1- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad through the Ministry of Interior (for the first time - renewal) amounted to 1,078,254 permits in 2018, compared to 1,167,589 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7? .

2- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (for the first time) amounted to 390,872 permits in 2018, compared to 423,434 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7%. 

3- The total number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (Renewal) 687,382 permits in 2018 compared to 744,155 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.6%.

4- The group of Arab countries came at the forefront of the countries in which Egyptians work abroad, as the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in them reached 1,046,399 permits, representing 97.0? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

5- Saudi Arabia ranked first in the group of Arab countries in terms of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 515,034 permits representing 49.2? Followed by Kuwait with 230,803 permits, representing 22.1%. Of the total work permits in the Arab countries in 2018.

6- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in the European Union reached 20169, representing 1.9% of the total. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

7- Italy came at the forefront of the group of European countries in terms of the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 17,408 permits, representing 86.3% of the total. Followed by Greece, with 1,688 permits, representing 8.4? Of the total work permits in European countries in 2018.

8- The number of permits issued to males to work abroad reached 1,050,447 permits, representing 97.4%, while the number of permits granted to females to work abroad reached 27,807 permits, representing 2.6%. Of the total number of Egyptians who obtained work permits to work abroad in 2018.

9- The number of those who obtained permits to work abroad for holders of (intermediate qualification) ranked first, as their number reached 403,495 permits, representing 37.4? , followed by a campaign
  (highly qualified) with 317,916 permits, representing 29.5? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

10- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad, who obtained personal contracts, reached 1,003,858 permits, representing 93.1? Followed by those who obtained permits to work abroad, with 66,775 permits, representing 6.2%, while the number of secondments reached 7,621 permits, or 0.7%. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Statistical methodology
First: The purpose of the bulletin:
Identifying the size and characteristics of Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad so that the state can draw up foreign immigration policies, to face its negatives and increase the benefit from its positives.

Second: Sources of collecting bulletin data:
The data of the bulletin comes from the General Administration of Work Permits at the Ministry of Interior, as it represents the main reference for listing Egyptians working abroad. As it grants work permits to Egyptian citizens working for foreign bodies or agencies outside the country (governmental - private).

Third: Inclusion:
The bulletin includes data for Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad in the form of secondments, personal contracts, vacations, workers on foreign ships and those who are considered temporary immigrants, and it does not include the following:

1- Egyptians who work abroad in the government and private sectors, or with Egyptian companies that carry out business abroad.

2- Egyptians abroad on scholarships.

3- Egyptians who work in the diplomatic corps or international bodies.

Fourth: The periodicity of the newsletter:
Annual (Gregorian year).

Fifth: Definitions and concepts used in the bulletin: 1- Work permit: It includes individuals who have obtained a work permit for the first time or renewal. 2- Work permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad are divided according to the type of contract as follows: A- Secondments: These include Egyptian individuals who work in government agencies and the public sector/public business at the request of foreign entities outside Egypt to work for them for a limited period, whom the state agreed to grant permits to work abroad. . B- Personal contracting: it is concerned with individuals contracting with employers directly outside the Arab Republic of Egypt and they do not work in government agencies and the public sector / public works (individuals who work in the private sector or without work). C- Leaves: Individuals include government and public sector/public business employees who have personal work contracts and obtain permits from their employers to work abroad. D - Workers on foreign ships: Individuals who have work permits on foreign ships and hold a maritime passport. Sixth: Data Availability Methods: Paper - CD - Website - www.capmas.gov.eg Seventh: Symbols used: ( - ) Indication not available. ( = ) ratio is less than 0.1%. Note: There are slight differences in percentages due to automatic rounding
The most important statistical indicators

1- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad through the Ministry of Interior (for the first time - renewal) amounted to 1,078,254 permits in 2018, compared to 1,167,589 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7? .

2- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (for the first time) amounted to 390,872 permits in 2018, compared to 423,434 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7%. 

3- The total number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (Renewal) 687,382 permits in 2018 compared to 744,155 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.6%.

4- The group of Arab countries came at the forefront of the countries in which Egyptians work abroad, as the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in them reached 1,046,399 permits, representing 97.0? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

5- Saudi Arabia ranked first in the group of Arab countries in terms of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 515,034 permits representing 49.2? Followed by Kuwait with 230,803 permits, representing 22.1%. Of the total work permits in the Arab countries in 2018.

6- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in the European Union reached 20169, representing 1.9% of the total. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

7- Italy came at the forefront of the group of European countries in terms of the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 17,408 permits, representing 86.3% of the total. Followed by Greece, with 1,688 permits, representing 8.4? Of the total work permits in European countries in 2018.

8- The number of permits issued to males to work abroad reached 1,050,447 permits, representing 97.4%, while the number of permits granted to females to work abroad reached 27,807 permits, representing 2.6%. Of the total number of Egyptians who obtained work permits to work abroad in 2018.

9- The number of those who obtained permits to work abroad for holders of (intermediate qualification) ranked first, as their number reached 403,495 permits, representing 37.4? , followed by a campaign
  (highly qualified) with 317,916 permits, representing 29.5? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

10- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad, who obtained personal contracts, reached 1,003,858 permits, representing 93.1? Followed by those who obtained permits to work abroad, with 66,775 permits, representing 6.2%, while the number of secondments reached 7,621 permits, or 0.7%. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.]]>
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Statistical methodology
First: The purpose of the bulletin:
Identifying the size and characteristics of Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad so that the state can draw up foreign immigration policies, to face its negatives and increase the benefit from its positives.

Second: Sources of collecting bulletin data:
The data of the bulletin comes from the General Administration of Work Permits at the Ministry of Interior, as it represents the main reference for listing Egyptians working abroad. As it grants work permits to Egyptian citizens working for foreign bodies or agencies outside the country (governmental - private).

Third: Inclusion:
The bulletin includes data for Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad in the form of secondments, personal contracts, vacations, workers on foreign ships and those who are considered temporary immigrants, and it does not include the following:

1- Egyptians who work abroad in the government and private sectors, or with Egyptian companies that carry out business abroad.

2- Egyptians abroad on scholarships.

3- Egyptians who work in the diplomatic corps or international bodies.

Fourth: The periodicity of the newsletter:
Annual (Gregorian year).

Fifth: Definitions and concepts used in the bulletin: 1- Work permit: It includes individuals who have obtained a work permit for the first time or renewal. 2- Work permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad are divided according to the type of contract as follows: A- Secondments: These include Egyptian individuals who work in government agencies and the public sector/public business at the request of foreign entities outside Egypt to work for them for a limited period, whom the state agreed to grant permits to work abroad. . B- Personal contracting: it is concerned with individuals contracting with employers directly outside the Arab Republic of Egypt and they do not work in government agencies and the public sector / public works (individuals who work in the private sector or without work). C- Leaves: Individuals include government and public sector/public business employees who have personal work contracts and obtain permits from their employers to work abroad. D - Workers on foreign ships: Individuals who have work permits on foreign ships and hold a maritime passport. Sixth: Data Availability Methods: Paper - CD - Website - www.capmas.gov.eg Seventh: Symbols used: ( - ) Indication not available. ( = ) ratio is less than 0.1%. Note: There are slight differences in percentages due to automatic rounding
The most important statistical indicators

1- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad through the Ministry of Interior (for the first time - renewal) amounted to 1,078,254 permits in 2018, compared to 1,167,589 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7? .

2- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (for the first time) amounted to 390,872 permits in 2018, compared to 423,434 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7%. 

3- The total number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (Renewal) 687,382 permits in 2018 compared to 744,155 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.6%.

4- The group of Arab countries came at the forefront of the countries in which Egyptians work abroad, as the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in them reached 1,046,399 permits, representing 97.0? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

5- Saudi Arabia ranked first in the group of Arab countries in terms of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 515,034 permits representing 49.2? Followed by Kuwait with 230,803 permits, representing 22.1%. Of the total work permits in the Arab countries in 2018.

6- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in the European Union reached 20169, representing 1.9% of the total. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

7- Italy came at the forefront of the group of European countries in terms of the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 17,408 permits, representing 86.3% of the total. Followed by Greece, with 1,688 permits, representing 8.4? Of the total work permits in European countries in 2018.

8- The number of permits issued to males to work abroad reached 1,050,447 permits, representing 97.4%, while the number of permits granted to females to work abroad reached 27,807 permits, representing 2.6%. Of the total number of Egyptians who obtained work permits to work abroad in 2018.

9- The number of those who obtained permits to work abroad for holders of (intermediate qualification) ranked first, as their number reached 403,495 permits, representing 37.4? , followed by a campaign
  (highly qualified) with 317,916 permits, representing 29.5? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

10- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad, who obtained personal contracts, reached 1,003,858 permits, representing 93.1? Followed by those who obtained permits to work abroad, with 66,775 permits, representing 6.2%, while the number of secondments reached 7,621 permits, or 0.7%. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018..]]>
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        <![CDATA[Statistical methodology
First: The purpose of the bulletin:
Identifying the size and characteristics of Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad so that the state can draw up foreign immigration policies, to face its negatives and increase the benefit from its positives.

Second: Sources of collecting bulletin data:
The data of the bulletin comes from the General Administration of Work Permits at the Ministry of Interior, as it represents the main reference for listing Egyptians working abroad. As it grants work permits to Egyptian citizens working for foreign bodies or agencies outside the country (governmental - private).

Third: Inclusion:
The bulletin includes data for Egyptians who obtain permits to work abroad in the form of secondments, personal contracts, vacations, workers on foreign ships and those who are considered temporary immigrants, and it does not include the following:

1- Egyptians who work abroad in the government and private sectors, or with Egyptian companies that carry out business abroad.

2- Egyptians abroad on scholarships.

3- Egyptians who work in the diplomatic corps or international bodies.

Fourth: The periodicity of the newsletter:
Annual (Gregorian year).

Fifth: Definitions and concepts used in the bulletin: 1- Work permit: It includes individuals who have obtained a work permit for the first time or renewal. 2- Work permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad are divided according to the type of contract as follows: A- Secondments: These include Egyptian individuals who work in government agencies and the public sector/public business at the request of foreign entities outside Egypt to work for them for a limited period, whom the state agreed to grant permits to work abroad. . B- Personal contracting: it is concerned with individuals contracting with employers directly outside the Arab Republic of Egypt and they do not work in government agencies and the public sector / public works (individuals who work in the private sector or without work). C- Leaves: Individuals include government and public sector/public business employees who have personal work contracts and obtain permits from their employers to work abroad. D - Workers on foreign ships: Individuals who have work permits on foreign ships and hold a maritime passport. Sixth: Data Availability Methods: Paper - CD - Website - www.capmas.gov.eg Seventh: Symbols used: ( - ) Indication not available. ( = ) ratio is less than 0.1%. Note: There are slight differences in percentages due to automatic rounding
The most important statistical indicators

1- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad through the Ministry of Interior (for the first time - renewal) amounted to 1,078,254 permits in 2018, compared to 1,167,589 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7? .

2- The total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (for the first time) amounted to 390,872 permits in 2018, compared to 423,434 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.7%. 

3- The total number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad (Renewal) 687,382 permits in 2018 compared to 744,155 permits in 2017, with a decrease of 7.6%.

4- The group of Arab countries came at the forefront of the countries in which Egyptians work abroad, as the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in them reached 1,046,399 permits, representing 97.0? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

5- Saudi Arabia ranked first in the group of Arab countries in terms of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 515,034 permits representing 49.2? Followed by Kuwait with 230,803 permits, representing 22.1%. Of the total work permits in the Arab countries in 2018.

6- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work in the European Union reached 20169, representing 1.9% of the total. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

7- Italy came at the forefront of the group of European countries in terms of the number of permits issued to Egyptians to work there, with 17,408 permits, representing 86.3% of the total. Followed by Greece, with 1,688 permits, representing 8.4? Of the total work permits in European countries in 2018.

8- The number of permits issued to males to work abroad reached 1,050,447 permits, representing 97.4%, while the number of permits granted to females to work abroad reached 27,807 permits, representing 2.6%. Of the total number of Egyptians who obtained work permits to work abroad in 2018.

9- The number of those who obtained permits to work abroad for holders of (intermediate qualification) ranked first, as their number reached 403,495 permits, representing 37.4? , followed by a campaign
  (highly qualified) with 317,916 permits, representing 29.5? Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018.

10- The number of permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad, who obtained personal contracts, reached 1,003,858 permits, representing 93.1? Followed by those who obtained permits to work abroad, with 66,775 permits, representing 6.2%, while the number of secondments reached 7,621 permits, or 0.7%. Of the total permits issued to Egyptians to work abroad in 2018..]]>
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          <![CDATA[Public Statistics law no. (35), for year 1960, article no. (403)
 1-Macro data is confidential and not allowed to be reviewed by any individual or authority
 2-Not allowed to use any statistical statement as a basis for linking tax, and not used as evidence for any judicial or legal action
 3-All should provide data that required by CAPMAS representatives with what represent the truth and in a specified timing and to allow CAPMAS deputy to review all the documents to verify these statements
 4-Punished by prison with no less than a month, and not more than 6 months and with a fine not less than 100 L.E. and not exceed than 500 L.E. for those who break the previous provisions of articles or give incorrect data]]>
        </confDec>
        <contact affiliation="Ministry of Planning" URI="www.capmas.gov.eg" email="pres_capmas@capmas.gov.eg">
          Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics
        </contact>
        <conditions>
          All statistics released by CAPMAS has no terms of dealing other than which included by Law No. 35 or in the framework of Law No.35
        </conditions>
        <disclaimer>
          CAPMAS presents these data with no guarantees and with no included responsibility of results or conclusions based on these results, as well as, it has no responsibility of any executed activity upon these results or data
        </disclaimer>
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