Delicate art form floats into modern Egypt

The intricate golden and silver embroidery called tally has a long tradition in Upper Egypt, and a small community of craftspeople is working to make sure its future is just as bright.

Egypt

Sisi sees great promise in China-Egypt partnerships

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended China's second forum on its Belt and Road Initiative with the aim of boosting trade and promoting investments.

Egypt

Will Banque du Caire’s second go at privatization succeed?

Banque du Caire hopes to raise $300-400 million by selling a 20-30% stake in it this year.

Egypt

Egypt's first female polo team rides to victory

Farah Awadalla, the daughter of one of Egypt's best-known polo players, has started her own all-female team in Cairo.

Egypt

Will PA take over Gaza crossings again?

The Palestinian Authority has recently asked Egypt to take over the Gaza crossings once again in what officials say is aimed at controlling the projects to be developed under the truce between Hamas and Israel.

Palestine

Has Egypt ditched Arab NATO?

Uncertainty surrounds Egypt’s membership in the US-promoted Middle East Strategic Alliance amid the country’s unconfirmed withdrawal from the project.

Egypt

Egypt's opposition fears for future as constitutional amendments pass

Egyptian activists criticized the integrity of a recent referendum vote that saw the passing of a constitutional amendment to extend the president's term to 2030.

Egypt

Egypt's iron tariffs threaten some of its own companies

The Egyptian government’s new temporary import fees have sparked controversy among Egypt’s steel rerolling factories, which rely on imported iron billet to produce rebar.

Egypt

Egyptian regime suppresses campaigns opposing constitutional changes

Despite opposition campaigns, Egyptians overwhelmingly voted in favor of constitutional amendments that could stretch President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s stay in office until 2030.

Egypt

Sinai magic draws Israelis despite the terror threats

For Israelis, the magic of the Sinai Peninsula, with its beautiful sand beaches and low prices, is strong enough for them to ignore official travel warnings.

Egypt

Egypt reiterates support for Hifter to protect border

Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Hifter has recently visited Egypt to discuss the latest developments taking place in Libya, in what experts say reflects Egypt’s strategic support for Libya’s national army and its counterterrorism efforts.

Egypt

Small business lending on the rise for Egyptian women

Small business lending for Egyptian women has increased significantly in 2018, allowing more women, especially in rural areas, to start their own enterprises.

Egypt