Polling stations at Egyptian embassies and consulates worldwide opened their doors to voters, who will also be able to cast their ballots on Saturday.
The first polling stations to open abroad were in New Zealand, while the last polling station will open in Los Angeles, US, due to time zone differences.
Egyptians abroad will vote at 136 polling stations at Egyptian embassies and consulates in 117 countries, including Greece, Australia, England, Hungary, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Bangladesh, Niger, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
According to the timetable set by Egypt's National Elections Authority (NEA), domestic voting will occur on Monday and Tuesday (4-5 August).
Official results of the first round will be announced on 12 August. If necessary, a runoff will be held both inside and outside Egypt.
Diplomatic missions and consulates have facilitated the voting process for expatriates, ensuring smooth and accessible participation.
A central operations room has also been established to operate around the clock in coordination with the NEA. This reflects the state's commitment to ensuring strong engagement from Egyptians abroad in national elections.
The Senate, which holds purely advisory powers, is mandated to discuss draft laws, the state's socio-economic development plans, foreign treaties, and general public policy matters.
However, the final decision-making authority on these issues rests exclusively with the House of Representatives, Egypt's lower house of parliament.
The Senate consists of 300 members: one-third elected through the individual candidacy system, one-third through closed party lists, and one-third appointed by the president.
The Senate's law stipulates that at least 10 percent of its seats must be allocated to women.
Senate members serve a five-year term.
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