Egypt’s new election law is seen as cementing executive control and marking the formal end of meaningful political competition.

The appointment of Mubarak-era figures to key roles signals a resurgence of his influence under el-Sisi's regime.

The new party, the National Front, emerging from the Egyptian Tribes and Families Union led by businessman Ibrahim al-Arjani, includes a blend of former ministers, ex-parliament speaker Ali Abdel Aal, former mufti Shawki Allam, generals, and media figures.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's meeting with businessmen from the Mubarak era comes at a time when Egypt continues to grapple with a worsening economic crisis that has persisted for years.

'Egyptian nationalists', rooted in Arab unity and anti-Islamist sentiment, maintained their support for Bashar al-Assad even after his 2024 fall, despite Syria's ongoing crisis.