Local official's insult to Upper Egypt spurs development plans

A comment by Local Development Minister Abu Bakr al-Gendy concerning citizens of the Upper Egypt governorates has shone a light on the area's extreme poverty and highlighted the need to pursue economic development.

Egypt

US military aid to Egypt under scrutiny on uprising’s anniversary

The Donald Trump administration has taken a harder line on military assistance to Egypt as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi moves away from Washington.

Egypt

It's one Renaissance Dam thing after another

Ethiopia has rejected Egypt's suggestion to get the World Bank involved in so far unsuccessful negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile River.

Egypt

Egypt makes it easier for churches to obtain licenses

Egypt is allowing unlicensed Christian churches to operate while they go through the permitting process, which the country also is trying to streamline.

Egypt

Upholding car import customs does not benefit Egypt's local industry

With stagnation plaguing Egypt's domestic car market, Cairo has decided to postpone reducing customs on importing European cars until the completion of a strategy to support the local car industry.

Egypt

Egyptian school aims to make archaeology fun for youth

The Young Archaeologist School in Egypt seeks to educate young students on the importance of antiquities through different activities and field trips.

Egypt

Egypt's taxis continue court fight against ride-sharing apps

A lawsuit calling for the suspension of Uber and Careem in Egypt continues to be delayed as efforts to accommodate the two companies alongside regular taxis progress.

Egypt

Award-winning talk show for Arab youth tackles religion, sex

An Arabic-language talk show gives Arab youth a space to speak and express themselves on everything from religion to sex.

Qatar

Turkey plays catch-up with militarization in Red Sea

A scramble for military influence along the Red Sea could lead to a trade disaster as Turkey also looks to establish a military foothold in the area.

United Arab Emirates

Sudanese refugees hunted in Egypt

Sudanese refugees in Egypt refuse to go back to Sudan, where they fear the National Intelligence and Security Service could be waiting around the corner to harm them or their families.

Egypt

Controversy ensues in Egypt over Sisi's use of religious endowments

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is discussing the option of investing religious endowment assets in national development projects to promote the economy, although some point to issues of this action's legality.

Egypt

Egypt seeks donations to finish, maintain museum

The Egyptian government has launched a fundraising campaign to complete Giza's Grand Egyptian Museum, work that has been delayed for more than two decades.

Egypt