Working in Egypt
Most expats working in Egypt are based in Cairo. As Egypt’s largest city, it is also the location with the most employment opportunities and thus plays host to a more conspicuous American and European population.Job types vary widely in Cairo, but most expats don't come for the financial promise that usually makes other global destinations attractive. The most common occupation for expats working in Egypt is teaching, both in private schools and English language schools.
Volunteers and employees for NGOs also make up a substantial part of the expat community. Other industries that draw expats are a petroleum export sector and media businesses. A large number of writers make Cairo their headquarters. Egypt also has an emerging IT industry.
It is far better to be hired from outside Egypt than to arrive in Egypt unemployed and with a difficult search ahead of you. If the latter is the case, the best bet for finding employment is through a personal connection.
Expats hired from overseas to work in Egypt enjoy a higher salary, usually paid in a foreign currency of Euro, British Pounds or US Dollars. Expat employees hired from within Egypt are paid in the local currency and earn much less. Networking is an important part of the Egyptian business culture - which functions largely on the premises of personal contacts and recommendations.
