Abla El Hawary presided over opening session of Egypt’s House of Representatives

Exam-focused facts from the 14 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Abla El Hawary became the first woman to lead parliamentary proceedings in the 160-year history of the Egyptian Parliament.
She presided as the oldest member of the newly constituted House of Representatives during its inaugural session.
El Hawary oversaw the swearing-in of all 596 members and the election of the Speaker before handing over formal leadership.