Sudan PM visits Egypt as Khartoum claims downing UAE plane: What to know Just a day before the visit, Sudan’s military said it shot down an Emirati plane carrying Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, prompting outrage from Colombia. Sudan
Egypt holds second Senate vote as pro-Sisi parties dominate: What to know The Senate elections, dominated by pro-Sisi government parties, feature fewer party list and individual candidates compared to elections held in 2020. Egypt
Egypt inks offshore oil and gas deals with Eni, BP: What to know Egypt faces growing energy vulnerability due to declining natural gas production and heavy reliance on imported supplies. Egypt
US approves $4.67B NASAMS air defense package for Egypt The State Department announced the massive arms sale after Trump suggested the US may re-engage diplomatically with Egypt and Ethiopia, resurrecting a bid to resolve a yearslong dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt
Feature Copts, Nubians, and Berbers fight to keep Egypt’s endangered languages alive By Youssra el-Sharkawy
Qatar dominates fragmented Middle East LNG growth amid global competition Qatar LNG could be as much as 70% of MENA LNG exports by 2025, increasing thereafter. Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
New Al-Monitor Newsletter: The China-Middle East Briefing Sign up to stay on top of China's quickly growing role in the region. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Crown Prince MBS meets Egypt's Sisi in France Egypt has looked to Saudi Arabia for help during its ongoing economic crisis. Egypt
Egypt hosted US, China, Russia, France, UK nuclear talks The Cairo talks followed a February meeting in Dubai on nuclear non-proliferation as the Biden administration seeks to set new norms with Beijing and Moscow. Russia / Mideast
Analysis India's Modi makes first visit to Egypt as ties strengthen India sees significant geo-strategic, economic and defense-related potential in Egypt. Anti-Muslim sentiment in India is not interfering with New Delhi’s strengthening ties to the Middle East. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Egypt’s bid to localize electronics manufacturing starts to pay off This nascent industry is beginning to pick up steam on the back of the government’s eager plans to localize it. Marc Español
Egypt's dog breed ban leaves owners scrambling to save their pets Only 10 dog breeds to be permitted in Egypt without "safety inspection" under measure prompted by high-profile case earlier this year. Egypt
Egypt remittances plunge amid economic uncertainty Money transfers through official channels by Egyptians working abroad plummeted by 23% during the second half of 2022, reaching the lowest level since the 2016 crisis. Egypt
Egyptian man executed one year after brutal killing of Nayera Ashraf The killing sent shockwaves across the country, prompting calls to carry out the death sentence. Egypt
Israeli army admits to operational failures in deadly Egypt incident The investigation of the Israeli army into the deadly incident last week on the Egyptian border found several operational failures. Israel
Egypt's largest fortunes unscathed by latest tax changes The Egyptian parliament approved a raft of fiscal reforms proposed by the government, including the income tax, but their reach and impact remain uncertain. Egypt
3 British tourists killed in boat fire off Egypt’s Red Sea coast The fire comes days after a Russian tourist was killed during a shark attack in the Red Sea, a popular destination for European tourists. Egypt
