Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Mohamed El Shinawi, President of Galala University, and Prof. Dr. Gina El Feky, Acting President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, the Academy—through the Council of Economic and Administrative Sciences—organized a scientific workshop to present the findings of an applied study on emerging work patterns and digital platform work in Egypt. The workshop was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
The event was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Gabr, Supervisor of the Sector of Specialized Councils, on behalf of the Academy President, with the participation of Prof. Dr. Yomna El Hamaki, Council Rapporteur, and Prof. Dr. Nagwa Samak, Lead Researcher of the study and Dean of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Galala University.
The workshop witnessed the participation of a distinguished group of experts and representatives from key government entities and institutions, including the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). Representatives from the House of Representatives, the Senate, the National Training Academy, and founders of digital labor platforms in Egypt also attended.
Discussions focused on the rapid transformations in the labor market driven by technological advancements and the expansion of digital platforms. These changes have introduced new forms of work, including digital freelancing, on-demand jobs, and platform-based employment. The study examined the motivations of workers engaging in these models, their characteristics, platform business models, as well as associated regulatory and social protection challenges.
The study also provided an analytical overview of Egypt’s platform economy, supported by international comparisons, contributing to the development of evidence-based public policies. The workshop concluded with key recommendations, including the development of legislative frameworks for new work patterns, strengthening social protection systems for digital workers, supporting digital skills development and training programs, enhancing transparency in platform management, and establishing a national observatory to monitor the growth of the platform economy in Egypt.
Participants emphasized that platform-based work represents a promising opportunity for the development of Egypt’s labor market, while highlighting the importance of balancing digital innovation with adequate regulatory and social protection measures.
