Several new candidates have announced their intentions to run for the upcoming presidential elections, including current Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The National Elections Authority (NEA) revealed the date for holding the presidential elections in December, during the period from December 10 to December 12. Sisi announced his intention to run for a new term as president of Egypt, during the Story of a Nation conference. “Just as I responded to the call of the Egyptians before, today, I respond to their call again. I am determined to nominate myself for you, to complete the dream of a new presidential term,” he said.