Egypt eyes bigger exports to Arab, African markets

Egypt has announced the imminent launch of a free zone in Nuweiba, the first in the Sinai Peninsula, and experts believe such a project will boost economic ties with Saudi Arabia and increase Egyptian exports.

Saudi Arabia

UNESCO registers Aragoz as Egypt's intangible cultural heritage

Called Aragoz, Karagoz or Karagiozis, the puppet with the red cap and acid tongue has satirized politics and social life for centuries. UNESCO has registered the puppet play as Egypt’s historical heritage.

Egypt

Will Egyptian move to curb imports stoke inflation?

Egyptian authorities floated the customs foreign exchange rate for non-basic commodities in a move aimed at curbing imports and demand for the US dollar while hopefully boosting local production of substitutes.

Egypt

Sotheby’s auctions off ancient Egyptian artifacts

The ethics of private collections and ancient works of art sold at auction has long been a source of controversy, and Sotheby’s latest offerings in London are no different.

Egypt

Last Greeks of Alexandria struggle to keep their community alive

The Greek community of Alexandria long considered itself one of the main actors in the building of modern Egypt, but with their number dwindled to fewer than 1,000, they are now organizing to deepen and expand existing roots by connecting more with local non-Greek Alexandrians.

Egypt

Egypt’s political life still struggles under Sisi

Egypt’s political parties are witnessing internal divisions that further deteriorate poor political partisan activity.

Egypt

New Egyptian panel will defend government, not human rights

Numerous so-called human rights organizations in Egypt are working to shine up the regime's image, blasting any independent or global rights groups that dare to speak up about human rights violations in Egypt.

Egypt

Egypt proves itself a reliable mediator to Palestinians

Maj. Gen. Ahmed Abdel Khalek, the Egyptian intelligence officer in charge of Cairo's Palestinian portfolio, made an unprecedented appearance to pay respects to the families of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigade fighters killed in clashes with Israel.

Palestine

Will amending NGO law appease civil society in Egypt?

After ratifying the controversial NGO law, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi recently ordered the formation of a committee to amend it, following the international criticism he is under for repressing freedoms.

Egypt

Video: Egypt's sugar 'brides'

Egypt

Will new water-saving measures at Egypt's mosques help save water?

The Egyptian ministries of religious endowments and water resources and irrigation are collaborating on a new project to install water-saving nozzles in mosques and churches in order to rationalize water consumption.

Egypt

Egypt grapples with economic decisions amid high inflation rates

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt decided to hold key interest rates for the fifth consecutive quarter, which raised questions about the government's ability to lower the high inflation rate.

Egypt