Cairo:Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has enacted a decree to increase quality incentive allowances for faculty members and research staff at universities, institutes, and research centers. This decision follows the approval of the Cabinet and is effective as of November 5, 2026.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the decree outlines specific monthly allowance increases for various academic positions. Professors will receive an additional EGP 1,500, associate professors EGP 1,250, lecturers EGP 1,000, assistant lecturers EGP 750, and teaching assistants EGP 500. These adjustments apply to faculty members under the Universities Organization Law No. 49 of 1972 and Law No. 103 of 1961 governing Al-Azhar, as well as their counterparts in research institutions.

The increased allowances will be funded equally by the state treasury and self-financing from each respective university, institute, or research body. Coordination with the Ministry of Finance will occur as needed to implement this funding structure.