Senate elects Essam Farid as its president for the next five years: The Senate elected Judge Essam Farid as president for the 2025-2030 legislative term — he secured 100% of the votes with no invalid ballots, according to a statement seen by EnterpriseAM. Farid had a long career as part of Egypt’s legal system and is currently a member of the Supreme Judicial Council.

IN CONTEXT- The Senate elects a president and two deputies from among its members at the beginning of each legislative term, by an absolute majority of valid votes.

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