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

Egypt’s Coptic heritage jeopardized due to lack of funds

Cairo’s Coptic Museum has 18,000 icons, carved stones, frescoes and manuscripts in its 27 halls — but few know about it.

Egypt

Egypt's new health care law has medical community worried

The Egyptian Cabinet's approval of a new health care law raised concerns over the potential for the bill to lead to the privatization of state-owned hospitals.

Egypt

Syrian war refugees find solace in song in Cairo

Some Syrians in Egypt have formed bands to make a living and remember their homeland through music.

Egypt

Forty years after historic visit to Israel by Egypt's Sadat, both countries further apart

When visiting Jerusalem 40 years ago, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat had a vision for Israeli-Palestinian peace, but he was led astray.

Egypt

Egypt’s Copts decry recent spate of church closings

Egypt's Coptic Christians say they are under attack by both extremists and the Egyptian government.

Egypt

Sisi's opponents prepare for tough run in Egypt's presidential election

With an eye on Egypt's presidential elections in March 2018, opposition candidates are preparing to potentially run against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and for any suppression they may face from the regime.

Egypt

Syrian folk dancers stomp their way into Egyptian society

Syrian refugees who formed a dabke troupe four years ago are increasingly popular at Egyptian weddings, birthdays and other celebrations.

Egypt

Iran, Turkey divide Saudi-led bloc

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is opposed to plans by the other members of the Anti-Terror Quartet to confront Iran and Hezbollah in the Levant, to maintain Lebanon's relatively stable position.

Saudi Arabia

Egypt hopes ban on street ads can give cities face-lift

While the government argues that a new ban on street advertisements will beautify cities, critics fear a negative economic impact.

Egypt

Sisi goes shopping for arms in Paris

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been exploring a number of arms deals with France, yet critics argue this is aimed at buying European support at the expense of Egypt's economy.

Egypt