Analysis North Africa’s rail race spurred by World Cup, trade and bullet trains Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are betting on high-speed rail, long-distance routes and expanded networks to improve their economic outlook and project power. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In photos: Muslims kick off Eid al-Adha across the Middle East The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional dynamics. Saudi Arabia
Egypt, Greece pledge to protect Mount Sinai monastery after court ruling: What to know Greece and Egypt have launched a diplomatic effort to reaffirm the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the most revered monasteries in Christianity. Egypt
Egypt launches 5G network as North Africa's digital push accelerates North African states are moving to introduce high-speed internet and data-intensive applications to business and government sectors in the face of increasing demand. Egypt
Somali president visits Qatar, Egypt amid row over Somaliland-Ethiopia deal The tour comes after Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland signed a controversial deal that would give Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea. Somalia
Egyptians lash out at Mohamed Salah for leaving Africa Cup mid-tournament Soccer is a national obsession for Egyptians, and star Mohamed Salah leaving the Africa Cup of Nations for treatment of an injury in England has drawn a wave of controversy. Egypt
Gaza war interrupts tourism recovery for Israel and neighbors David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
Alarmed over Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Arab FMs rally behind Somalia, Egypt Somalia denied entry to an Ethiopian flight heading to Somaliland, as a controversial deal signed between the latter and Ethiopia continues to be a source of concern in the region. Egypt
Egypt-Israel border tensions simmer following drug smuggling incident Armed clashes near the Egyptian-Israeli border coincide with reports of Israel’s plan to take over a buffer zone between Egypt and Gaza. Egypt
'Costumes of Egypt: Lost Legacies': An author's bid to save forgotten identities Art expert Shahira Mehrez talks about her quest to recollect and preserve the Egyptian women’s traditional costumes. Egypt
Following Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Somalia looks to Eritrea, Egypt for help The deal granting Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coastline has raised the ire of Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its territory. Egypt
UAE’s AD Ports to develop Egypt Red Sea cruise terminals despite instability Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on international ships have prompted some firms to steer clear of the waterway. Legacy: Gulf
Ethiopia-Somaliland deal receives wide condemnations, including from Egypt, Turkey Several countries in the region condemned a recent deal giving Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coast. Somalia
Is Turkey-Egypt rapprochement turning into a long-term defense partnership? Rapidly improving defense cooperation between Cario and Ankara falls in line with Turkey's multidimensional strategic outlook, observes believe. Turkey
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power signs $4B green hydrogen deal in Egypt The second phase of the project could produce 2 million metric tons per year, the statement said, without providing details on the timeline. Egypt
What failure of Nile dam talks means for Egypt and Ethiopia Years of negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have failed to yield an agreement, leading to tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia amid water issues related to climate change. Egypt
