Sinai festival tackles Egyptian issues through theater

The second annual Sharm el-Sheikh International Festival for Youth featured theater performances covering topical issues in Egypt such as illegal immigration, the Islamic State, terrorism and war.

Egypt

Egyptian performer faces uproar over Ramadan show

An Egyptian performer has sparked anger from government and religious officials by announcing that she will host a religious-themed TV show during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.

Egypt

Will Egypt sell its artifacts to boost economy?

Some Egyptians believe selling or "renting" Egypt's national treasures could end the country's stifling economic crisis.

Egypt

Palestinians make peace process a group effort

The Palestinian Authority is relying on help from Egypt and Jordan to involve the United States in the peace process with Israel, though some Palestinians question whether the United States can participate without bias.

Palestine

Egypt's Al-Azhar to open classes for female students in branch campus

The announcement by the Assiut campus of Al-Azhar University to create all-female classes inspired both accolades and complaints from lawmakers and religious scholars.

Egypt

Could cemeteries resurrect Egypt's tourism industry?

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism is being urged to promote interest in the country's 16 cemeteries for commonwealth military victims of the world wars.

Egypt

Why are Sylvester Stallone, Salma Hayek, Will Smith visiting Egypt?

Egypt’s Tourism Ministry is investing in a “tourism of stars” to try to revive the tourism sector by bringing A-list celebrities to the country.

Egypt

Sights, tastes of India charm Egypt in popular festival

Egypt's fifth annual Indian cultural festival is attracting enthusiastic crowds in a celebration of friendship and strengthening ties between Cairo and New Delhi.

Egypt

Cairo takes urgent measures to combat terrorism after church bombings

In the wake of the Palm Sunday church bombings, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and parliament took several steps amending internal laws that confront terrorism, but many doubt the ability of these measures to halt terrorist attacks.

Egypt

Church bombings leave many Egyptians questioning Sisi's 'war on terror'

Despite failing to prevent terrorist attacks so far, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made more promises to increase security in the wake of attacks on two Coptic churches on Palm Sunday.

Egypt

Land dispute continues to threaten Egypt-Sudan ties

Sudan recently announced the formation of a committee to consider the expulsion of Egyptians from the disputed Halayeb and Shalateen region, an area that has long been at the forefront of strained relations between Cairo and Khartoum.

Egypt

Library projects in Egypt bring stories to life

Bookmobiles, book-exchange projects and even living "books" are serving Egyptians without access to libraries.

Egypt