Ahmed Bendari, Director of the Executive Office of the National Elections Commission (NEC), reported a high turnout from the onset of voting. Out of 11,631 polling stations, only 376 experienced delays. From the start of voting at 9 a.m., citizens queued at polling stations to partake in the elections, conducted under comprehensive judicial supervision. Approximately 60,000 employees across sub-committees, general committees, and conservation and follow-up committees are supporting the judges overseeing Egypt’s electoral process. The presidential elections have garnered significant media attention, with 528 international journalists and media professionals receiving NEC permits to observe the process.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 10, 2023 18:36 UTC