Egyptians in Kuwait go to polls

08/11/2025

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 8: Voting began on Friday for the Egyptian community in Kuwait as part of the first phase of the 2025 parliamentary elections, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The polling station at the Mishref Fairgrounds witnessed a significant turnout, with community members arriving early in the morning to cast their votes and select their representatives for the new parliament.

The Egyptian National Elections Authority announced the start of voting for Egyptians abroad. New Zealand was the first polling station to open, due to the 11-hour time difference with Egypt. A total of 139 sub-polling centers in 117 countries worldwide are receiving Egyptian voters abroad on November 7 and 8, with the second phase of the elections scheduled for November 21 and 22. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in a statement that all necessary facilities have been provided at polling stations to ensure a smooth and convenient electoral process, accommodate the largest possible number of Egyptian expatriates, and give citizens the opportunity to participate. An operations room has been set up at the ministry’s headquarters, operating around the clock in coordination with the National Elections Authority.