Egypt suffering from sugar crisis despite largest sugar factory in the world

Sugar prices have recently witnessed a record rise in Egypt despite the country’s opening of the largest sugar production plant earlier this year.

Egypt

Egypt shares new discovery at Buto Temple

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the remains of a pillared hall at the Temple Buto in the Central Delta region, and a number of religious pottery vessels dating back to el-Sawy era.

Egypt

American VC fund 500 Global comes to Egypt despite tech downturn

Some startups in Egypt are struggling, which is part of a wider regional trend.

Egypt

Erdogan-Sisi handshake sparks backlash from Turkey's Islamists

President Erdogan’s about-face on Egypt sparked backlash from some Turkish Islamists ahead of critical June elections.

Turkey

US embassy helps restore Jewish burial sites in Cairo

The US Embassy in Cairo, in partnership with American and Egyptian Jewish organizations, inaugurated the 15th-century burial grounds after their restoration.

Egypt

Egypt to build city on artificial island to protect Alexandria

The plans for the first city on an artificial island in the Mediterranean Sea represent a bid to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change on the Delta.

Egypt

More Egyptian women reject hijab

The hijab in Egypt has always been a matter of controversy.

Egypt

Egypt bets on US to restart talks on Nile dam dispute

Egypt hopes that the momentum from the COP27 summit will help to resume the stalled negotiations on the controversial dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile.

Egypt

Egyptian archeologist's comment on call to prayer stirs controversy

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass becomes target of criticism after calling for one call to prayer across all mosques in an area.

Egypt

First Egyptian, Arab woman to go to space recounts her journey

Sara Sabry, the first Egyptian, Arab and African woman to travel into space, told Al-Monitor about her trip, the dangers she felt and her future plans in this field.

Egypt

Egypt hopes Colombian superstar's song will draw tourists

Colombian superstar Karol G released a new song, “Cairo,” and filmed its music video at some of the most prominent touristic and archaeological sites in Egypt, including the Pyramids.

Egypt

Sisi, Erdogan meet, pledge new era of Egypt-Turkey relations

Turkish analysts believe that the enthusiastic handshake between Sisi and Erdogan may facilitate the budding rapprochement but will not be a magic wand, particularly in Libya.

Turkey