Polling stations at Egyptian embassies and consulates across 117 countries opened their doors on Friday 1 August for Egyptians abroad to cast their votes in the 2025 Senate elections. This global voting process, set to continue through Saturday, marks the beginning of a tightly organized electoral timeline outlined by Egypt’s National Elections Authority (NEA). The first ballots were cast in New Zealand, where polling stations opened at midnight Cairo time due to the time zone difference. The final overseas polls are scheduled to open in Los Angeles, USA, completing a 48-hour international voting window that spans five continents. According to the NEA, 136 polling stations have been set up worldwide to accommodate Egypt’s expatriate community, including locations in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Tunisia, and India. Voters abroad are required to present a valid national ID or passport bearing their national number, and the voting hours are set from 9 AM to 9 PM local time with a one-hour break. Special provisions are in place for people with disabilities and fully veiled women, ensuring a smooth and inclusive process. A central operations room was established in Cairo…
