The Egyptian House of Representatives has announced the complete formation of its 25 specialized committees. The formation of the committees was approved by acclamation, with only three committee chairs changed. These changes occurred in the committees of Agriculture, Media, and Local Administration. The announcement was made during a plenary session on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The committees were formed with their respective chairs, deputy chairs, and secretaries. The Committee on Plans and Budgets will be chaired by Mohamed El-Sayed Mohamed Suleiman. The Committee on Constitutional and Legislative Affairs will be chaired by Mohamed Eid Mohamed Mahjoub. Other committees and their chairs include the Committee on African Affairs, chaired by Sharif Mustafa Mustafa Al-Gebali, and the Committee on Arab Affairs, chaired by Mohamed Salah Saleh Abu Hamila.
The Committee on Foreign Relations will be chaired by Samah Hassan Shukri Saleh Selim. The Committee on Economic Affairs will be chaired by Tarek Othman Ahmed Shukri. Other committees include the Committee on Labor, chaired by Mohamed Mahmoud Ahmed Safan, and the Committee on Proposals and Complaints, chaired by Atef Abdel Hamid Awawd Nasser.
The Committee on Defense and National Security will be chaired by Mohamed Abbas Helmy Mohamed Hashim. The Committee on Energy and Environment will be chaired by Tarek Ahmed Abdel Kader Al-Mulla. Other committees include the Committee on Projects, chaired by Mohamed Gamal Abdel Kader Al-Garhi, and the Committee on Industry, chaired by Ahmed Bahaa Eddin Ahmed Shalabi.
The Committee on Religious Affairs will be chaired by Amr Mustafa Hassanin Al-Wardani. The Committee on Education and Scientific Research will be chaired by Ashraf Mohamed Abdel Hamid Al-Shikhi. Other committees include the Committee on Agriculture and Irrigation, chaired by Sami Sobhi Aliwa Shahin, and the Committee on Health, chaired by Sharif Pasha Sif Bashai.
The Committee on Tourism and Civil Aviation will be chaired by Sahar Talaat Mustafa Ibrahim. The Committee on Media and Culture will be chaired by Reham Farouk Ahmed Mohamed. Other committees include the Committee on Social Solidarity, chaired by Randa Mohamed Ahmed Mustafa, and the Committee on Housing, chaired by Ahmed Mohamed Saeed Mohamed Shalabi.
The complete formation of the committees aims to facilitate the work of the House of Representatives during its second session. The committees will be responsible for discussing and reviewing various bills and policies. Key points include the formation of 25 specialized committees, changes in three committee chairs, and the announcement made during a plenary session on October 4, 2026.
Key points
- Complete formation of 25 committees announced
- Three committee chairs changed
- Announcement made during plenary session on October 4, 2026
