# Egyptian Senate legislative session and leadership

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egyptian-senate-legislative-session-and-leadership
> Updated: 2026-10-06T11:03:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Egyptian Senate commenced its second ordinary session of the second legislative term, marking the first time members convened at the new headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. During the opening, Senate President Essam Farid stated that the national mandate requires members to prioritize “the country’s supreme interests above all else.”

Following the session opening, the Senate announced the leadership results for its specialized committees. These committees cover various sectors, including Constitutional and Legislative Affairs, Defense and National Security, and Foreign, Arab, and African Affairs. Each committee is structured with a president, two deputies, and a secretary.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Egyptian Senate announces new specialized committee leadership

The Egyptian Senate has announced the new leadership for its specialized committees, including presidents for the Constitutional, Financial, Foreign Affairs, Defense, Industry, Energy, and Housing committees.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-senate-announces-new-specialized-committee-leadership

### 2026-10-01: Egyptian Senate opens new session at New Administrative Capital headquarters

The Egyptian Senate opened its second ordinary session of the second legislative term at its new headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, emphasizing national interest and citizen engagement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-senate-opens-new-session-at-new-administrative-capital-headquarters

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