Is it permissible for an employee to exploit official working hours and state equipment to carry out private work for which he receives money, under the pretext of utilizing time and avoiding forgetfulness in his field of specialization?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If you have completed your work and there is time remaining, there is no objection to utilizing it for a personal task, provided that you do not use work equipment except with the permission of the competent authority.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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