Egyptian Id

it lasts 7 years from the date of issuance , so your ID will expire next year

Actually it was July 2008 

then it will expire at July this year

What happens  if i keep it for a while before renewing it?'Can i use my passport instead? Is it a must to have it, the id? 

yeah i guess you a one month after expiration date to renew it , and since you aren't Egyptian you can have the passport instead but if you wanna have driving licences or any official paper you should do it with the ID , otherwise you are good with the passport

Actually, i am half egyptian and i also have a driving licence that will expire in 2018... i think i will be able to renew my Id before that    thanx !!!

i think it lasts  7 years but not sure