Badr City:Labor Minister Hassan Raddad emphasized the state's commitment to supporting and protecting workers, describing them as vital to production and development during his visit to Fresh Electric for Home Appliances.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Raddad's visit, which took place on October 11, 2026, was part of efforts to carry out directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to support domestic industry, investment, and social protection for workers. During the visit, the minister toured production lines, engaged with workers, and encouraged them to boost output and competitiveness.

Raddad was received by the company's Chairman Khalil Ibrahim Khalil and senior executives who shared insights into the company's operations and plans for production, export, and technical training. The minister reviewed the ministry's initiatives to implement Labor Law No. 14 of 2025 and discussed the modernization of vocational training to better meet labor market demands.

A key outcome of the visit was the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Labor Ministry and Fresh Electric. This agreement aims to develop vocational training programs in various technical fields and prepare young individuals for international employment opportunities. The three-year protocol includes the creation of specialized training workshops, curriculum development, and organizing job fairs.

Raddad highlighted the partnership as a model of government-private sector collaboration to enhance youth employment skills. Fresh Electric Chairman Khalil reaffirmed the company's dedication to expanding production, exports, and workforce development, noting the minister's visit as a reflection of the political leadership's commitment to industry and investment support. The protocol was signed by Eng Yasmine Mamdouh Hassan from the Labor Ministry and Eng Raymond Wassef from Fresh Electric.