Minister of Immigration and Egyptians Expatriates Affairs Nabila Makram Abdel Shaheed announced that for the first time, an optional insurance policy for Egyptians expatriates will be launched. This comes based in coordination with the concerned authorities and in cooperation with the Egyptian Insurance Federation and the Financial Supervisory Authority, through a memorandum of understanding between all three sides. Shaheed explained that the procedures for issuing the policy will be elaborated upon with the relevant authorities soon. This optional document came in response to the requests of Egyptians in the Gulf countries, who represent the largest segment of Egyptians abroad, the minister confirmed. It aims to meet the needs of citizens residing abroad, especially in cases of death and accidents, the transfer of bodies to homeland, and the disbursement of appropriate compensation.
