How Abbas is prepping for expected surge in nationalist sentiment

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is pinning his hopes on Egyptian and Jordanian pressure on the Trump administration to engage in a two-state solution process within a regional framework.

Palestine

Ancient Egyptian martial art enters modern world, opens to women

As the first Egyptian woman certified to teach and compete in the discipline of tahteeb, Rania Medhat is training others in the ancient Egyptian sport.

Egypt

Mattis' Mideast trip holds promise, reality check for Israel

The US defense secretary's visit to Israel is expected to strengthen an already solid relationship while making sure both parties are on the same page.

Egypt

Egypt contemplates doing away with printed textbooks

A proposal to end the production of free textbooks and make better versions available in an electronic format poses a threat to the state-owned publishing houses that rely on this work.

Egypt

Is tripartite alliance emerging between US, Egypt and Jordan?

The consecutive meetings between Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Jordan's King Abdullah and US President Donald Trump prompted some to speculate that a three-way alliance was forming between the United States, Egypt and Jordan.

Egypt

Egypt reforms food subsidy system by first kicking out the rich

Almost 78% of Egypt's 92 million citizens receive government subsidies, but officials hope to pare down those swollen ranks by weeding out those who do not actually qualify.

Egypt

Giza animal shelter offers hope for Egypt's stray dogs

An Egyptian engineer set up a rescue facility in Giza to care for Egypt's many homeless dogs and find them new homes, and his new one under construction in Alexandria will take in cats, too.

Egypt

Have Egypt’s Salafists had a change of heart on female leaders?

The controversy over the appointment of Nadia Abdou as Egypt's first female governor continues within the Salafi Call and may lead to internal divisions in the movement.

Egypt

Egypt's haute couture looks for foothold in international market

The fashion industry in Egypt is getting a boost from local designers who aim to reflect Egyptian culture in their products.

Egypt

How Egyptian cleaning service seeks to protect migrant workers

The Egyptian startup MerMaid has digitized home cleaning and is working to ensure that migrant and refugee maids are not mistreated.

Egypt

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