Egypt’s economists laud new residency-for-deposits law

In an effort to bolster Egypt’s economy, parliament passed a law that grants residency to foreigners in return for bank deposits in hard currency.

Egypt

Specter of death penalty haunts Egypt’s Brotherhood

An Egyptian court issued the first death sentence against a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Sheikh Fadl al-Mawla, in what some fear will be a precedent for the regime.

Egypt

Is Sisi undermining independence of Egypt's judiciary?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi approved legal amendments that allow him to appoint the heads of the judicial bodies in the country, which forecasts a never-ending clash between the state and judges.

Egypt

Cotton revival could keep Egypt’s economy spinning

The production and export of Egypt’s most famous crop is seeing a revival after quality assurance measures are enacted.

Egypt

Jordan and Egypt key to Abbas' Washington visit

With the support of Egypt and Jordan, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is hoping that he can slightly change the balance of forces in favor of a fair process in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict ahead of his visit to the United States.

Palestine

Is Pope Francis' Egypt visit new beginning for Vatican-Azhar ties?

With the visit of Pope Francis to Cairo on April 28-29, ties between the Vatican and Al-Azhar have been strengthened, putting interfaith dialogue high on the agenda of the Christian and Muslim representatives.

Egypt

Egypt's pole dancing studios wipe out stigma

Egyptian society is warming up to the idea of women getting fit through pole dancing.

Egypt

Is Sufism answer to extremism in Egypt?

Sufism may well be a tool to spread values opposing extremism in Egypt, but Egyptian Sufis also view their politics through the lens of an existential crisis.

Egypt

How Palestinian filmmakers are promoting their message in Egypt

The third edition of the Palestinian Film Week screened 17 films and documentaries about the lives of the Palestinian people, to shed light on their suffering and revive the Palestinian cause in the world.

Palestine

How Egypt hopes to protect, educate street children

Egypt wants to save its street children and bank on them as a future workforce to develop the society.

Egypt

Trump’s Mideast plan starts taking shape

US President Donald Trump’s Middle East team is exploring the possibility of a double-track initiative for Israeli-Palestinian and Middle East regional talks.

Saudi Arabia

'Beauty and the Beast' romances Egypt despite controversial content

Some in Egypt criticized the state censors for allowing "Beauty and the Beast" to be screened in local movie theaters, as the movie contains scenes suggesting homosexuality.

Egypt