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Dr. Tayyīb expressed hope the new parliament would achieve prosperity and bring Egypt more security and stability in a democratic atmosphere.

Coptic Orthodox Pope Shenouda III also sent a congratulatory cable to Katātnī and his two deputies ‘Abd al-‘Alīm Dāwūd and Ashraf Thābit, expressing his wish for them and the Egyptian parliament to overcome challenges and achieve the aspirations of the “great Egyptian people”. [Ashraf Sādiq and Muhammad ‘Abd al-Khāliq, al-Ahrām, Jan. 25, p. 22] Read original text in Arabic

Meanwhile, Dr. Ahmad Mahmūd ‘Atā Allāh, a member of parliament in al-Gharbia governorate, said he would forward a proposal to set up a committee for women inside the People’s Assembly considering the frail participation of women in parliament.

Female legislators are only eight, plus two by appointment, which would have their role marginalized if they were not supported through a committee inside the People’s Assembly, he said.

‘Atā Allah added that he would also call for forming a national unity committee to nip any threats for division between Muslims and Christians in the bud. [Sayyīd Abū al-Yazīd, al-Jumhūrīyah, Jan. 25, p. 5] Read original text in Arabic