Battle may be brewing in Sinai between al-Qaeda, IS groups

As Egypt continues efforts to suppress violence in the Sinai Peninsula, a small band of al-Qaeda followers is looking to grow and challenge both Egypt's army and Islamic State loyalists.

Egypt

Why did Hariri go to Cairo before returning home to Lebanon?

To spare the Middle East another battleground, Cairo played a role in containing the crisis of the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri.

Saudi Arabia

Egyptian authorities clamp down on 'Sisi's balls'

Egyptian toy stores were delighted when a cheap toy came back into fashion — until they discovered that selling it could land you in jail.

Egypt

New phone app helps Egyptian women fight sexual harassment

A group of young Egyptians has developed a mobile phone app to fight sexual harassment by helping women identify and avoid harassment as well as deal with its aftermath.

Egypt

Cairo sends university students to tour military industry

University students are touring Egypt's military production facilities as part of a state program to educate the public and defend its image.

Egypt

Young Egyptian artists reflect social problems through their lens

"Cairographie," a major photo and video festival in Egypt, provides a platform for young artists to show the world what they see through the camera’s lens.

Egypt

Egypt unable to find agreement in Renaissance Dam talks

After Egypt declared the technical negotiations with Ethiopia and Sudan regarding the Renaissance Dam as failed, it is now pursuing political and other means to address the crisis instead.

Egypt

Does Egypt need an animal welfare law?

The Egyptian Veterinarians Syndicate is drafting the first animal welfare law in Egypt, but some worry the parliament won't take it seriously and will disregard it as an unnecessary luxury.

Egypt

Are Israel, Saudi Arabia about to upgrade relations?

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Abu Dhabi Prince Mohammed bin Zayed are dramatically changing relations with Israel.

Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry struggles with smuggling

Egypt is taking new steps to protect its antiquities against theft in a battle that has been waged since tomb raiders plundered the resting places of pharaohs thousands of years ago.

Egypt

How is parliament supporting Sisi candidacy in 2018 elections?

Members of Egypt's parliament took part in the "To build it" campaign and worked on postponing the discussion and approval of some draft laws that would negatively affect President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's popularity, as part of the efforts to endorse his candidacy for a second presidential term.

Egypt

Sinai jihadis seek to sabotage Palestinian reconciliation

Growing cooperation between Hamas and the Egyptian government is making life more difficult for Islamic State affiliate Wilayat Sinai by draining its sources of support.

Palestine