Cairo: Judge Essam el-Din Farid was elected chairman of Egypt’s Senate, the lower chamber of parliament, on Saturday with 299 votes. This was announced during the inaugural session chaired by MP Mohammad Abu Ella, the eldest member, who declared the victory of Farid for the post.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Senate’s members were sworn in during today’s session to commence their duties. Under the Senate’s bylaw, members are responsible for choosing a chairman and two deputies for the legislative term.
Farid, a graduate of the Faculty of Law, has an extensive background in the judicial system, having served as both a prosecutor and judge in various courts, as well as holding other high judicial positions.