Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) announced that 137 embassies and consulates across 121 countries are ready for the presidential election abroad, which is scheduled for 1-3 December.
Every Egyptian citizen registered in the voters’ database who will be abroad during the three-day election period is entitled to cast their vote in the electoral process, said the NEA. This applies to those who reside abroad or temporarily travel for a short period.
To vote, individuals must provide either a national ID card or a valid passport. If an individual has never obtained a national ID, they can still cast their ballot using the new passport that contains a national ID number. The embassies and consulates will open their doors for the voters each day from 9 am to 9 pm. Polling stations abroad can be found on the NEA website.
The candidates running for the presidency include incumbent President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, who is competing for a third term in office with the electoral symbol of a star, as well as Farid Zahran, the leftist opposition Social Democratic Party candidate, represented by a sun symbol.
There is also Abdel-Sanad Yamama, the candidate chosen by Egypt's oldest liberal party the Wafd who is represented by the symbol of a palm tree. The fourth candidate is Hazem Omar, the Republican People’s Party candidate, with a ladder symbol. The final result will be announced on 18 December if no run-off is required. Voting at home will take place on 10-12 December. The number of eligible voters inside and outside the country may surpass 65 million, according to media reports
Source: Al-Ahram Online
