Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued two new decisions calling for the convening of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The decisions were made after reviewing the Constitution and the internal regulations of both houses. According to the decisions, the President has set the date for the second ordinary session of the third legislative term for the House of Representatives and the second legislative term for the Senate.
The first decision, published in the Official Gazette, invites the House of Representatives to convene on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM. This session marks the beginning of the second ordinary session of the third legislative term. The decision was made in accordance with the Constitution and the internal regulations of the House of Representatives, which was issued by Law No. 1 of 2016.
Similarly, the second decision invites the Senate to convene on the same day, October 1, 2026, but at 2:00 PM. This session marks the beginning of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term. Both houses will convene on the same day, but at different times, with the House of Representatives starting earlier in the day.
The decisions were made in line with the President's constitutional powers. The internal regulations of both houses outline the procedures for their sessions. The House of Representatives' internal regulations were issued by Law No. 1 of 2016, while the Senate's internal regulations were issued by Law No. 2 of 2021.
The convening of both houses is a significant event in Egypt's parliamentary calendar. The sessions will provide a platform for lawmakers to discuss and debate various issues affecting the country. The President's decisions are expected to facilitate the smooth operation of the parliamentary business.
The dates set for the sessions are October 1, 2026, corresponding to 19 Rabi' al-Thani 1448 Hijri. The simultaneous convening of both houses, albeit at different times, is expected to enhance coordination and cooperation between the two houses.
The President's decisions have been published in the Official Gazette, and the sessions are expected to proceed as scheduled. The House of Representatives and the Senate will address various issues, including legislation and oversight, in their respective sessions.
Key points
- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issues decisions to convene the Egyptian Parliament's House of Representatives and Senate on October 1, 2026.
- The House of Representatives will convene at 11:00 AM, while the Senate will convene at 2:00 PM on the same day.
- The sessions mark the beginning of the second ordinary session of the third legislative term for the House of Representatives and the second legislative term for the Senate.
