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Egypt’s Senate gives final approval to new Labour Law paraphrasing:
On 13 February 2022, Egypt’s Senate passed the final draft of the new government-drafted Labour Law after a month of detailed discussions. The law, comprising 267 articles, aims to modernize labour regulations, align with the 2014 constitution, and balance the rights of employees and employers. The legislation will now be

Egypt’s Senate Elects Chairmen for Its 14 Committees
On 5 October 2022, Egypt’s Senate concluded its procedural meetings by electing the chairmen and leadership posts for its 14 standing committees. The elections, described by Senate Speaker Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razek as fair and democratic, saw the Mostaqbal Watan Party secure seven chairmanships. The government expressed hopes for strong cooperation with

100 Senators Appointed to Egypt’s Upper House Published in Official Gazette
On 17 October 2020, Egypt’s official gazette published the list of 100 senators appointed by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the newly established Senate. These appointments make up one-third of the 300-seat chamber, with the remaining seats filled through elections. The new Senate, replacing the dissolved Shura Council, will serve as