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

Egyptian government resists attempts to end torture

The longtime struggle by human rights groups to stop torture at the hands of the Egyptian security services shows no signs of improvement.

Egypt

Egypt hopes gold city will revive industry, lure investments

Egypt is hoping to cash in on its rich resources and become Africa’s only gateway where manufacturers can trade in and export gold.

Egypt

Egypt's multi-cultural festival dances to beat of one drum

Egypt embraces international cultures and showcases its unique heritage in the 5th annual International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts.

Egypt

Egypt ripped at Senate foreign aid hearing

Senators urged to rethink $1.5 billion annual US aid package to Egypt as the country fails to progress in human rights.

Egypt

Egypt's Islamist parties are all about marriage, not politics for women

The meetings organized by the Nour Party for its female members discussing marital issues have raised controversy as to the role of female politicians in the Egyptian political scene.

Egypt

Glory days for Cairo's hammams have returned

High beauty care prices have driven Egyptian women to traditional bathhouses not only for personal hygiene but also for rest and relaxation at an affordable price.

Egypt

After seven-year absence, Will Egypt return to Nile Basin Initiative?

Egypt is seeking to return to the Nile Basin Initiative to secure its water interests, but it seems that it is facing obstacles.

Egypt

Can Sisi protect Egypt's endangered Christians?

Terrorist attacks targeting Egypt’s Copts have raised questions about the regime’s ability to safeguard them and whether President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be able to sustain their support.

Egypt

Journalists concerned with formation of Egypt's National Media Council

The National Media Council was formed without including any opposition figures, which raised concern over the freedom of the media and press under Egypt’s renewed state of emergency.

Egypt

Aya Hegazy case spotlights Egypt's pretrial detention law

Human rights activists welcome a proposed limitation on pretrial detentions in Egypt, but some remain skeptical that the amendment would make a real difference on the ground.

Egypt