The House of Representatives (HoR) voted by a majority to amend the age of candidacy for the presidency to a minimum of 35 years of age, in place of the age of 40 years previously applicable.

Parliament spokesman, Abdullah Blehaq confirmed that the parliament also voted by a majority during its session on Monday to approve the draft electronic transactions law.

The HoR held a session, headed by the First Deputy Speaker, Fawzi Al-Nuwairi, which discussed various bills, including the draft law on combating electronic crimes and the draft electronic transactions law.

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