Popular Egyptian TV show takes advantage of social media drama

All the world's a stage when it comes to social media, and a new TV series points out why that can be dangerous, while at the same time entertaining Egyptians and garnering high ratings.

Egypt

The art of hand clapping makes comeback in Egypt

The Arab folk art of hand clapping was on the verge of dying out, but a musical group in Egypt has revived the practice.

Egypt

Can Cairo stave off discontent over soaring prices?

Egypt walks a tightrope between reforming its economy through austerity measures without having protests over food prices and food availability tip everything over.

Egypt

Egyptian initiative encourages young women to travel the world — alone

Launched in 2015, the "Travel with Shee" initiative organizes monthly workshops in Cairo and Alexandria to encourage young Egyptian women to ignore social, family and religious constraints and go see the world.

Egypt

Egypt-Fatah tensions come to a head at Cairo airport

Egypt denied senior Palestinian official Jibril Rajoub entry into the country, raising concerns about Cairo's support of Mohammed Dahlan as successor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Palestine

Egypt's religious institutions to offer couples premarital sex ed

To curb divorce rates, Egypt's Dar al-Ifta is offering a marriage preparation program for would-be couples, including sex education.

Egypt

Can new mobile app help solve Egypt's environmental problems?

A new mobile application aimed at collecting and recycling e-waste may face obstacles in Egypt because of a lack of awareness about the importance of recycling and protecting the environment.

Egypt

Can Arab Quartet advance two-state solution?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi might propose that President Donald Trump meet with the Arab Quartet in order to advance the two-state solution.

Saudi Arabia

Egypt puts off collection of hotels’ debts to boost tourism

To salvage its ailing tourism sector, the Egyptian government has extended the grace period for the country’s hotels to pay all financial dues and debts.

Egypt

Is quest to increase Egypt's presidential terms really altruistic?

Egyptian politicians and the public are skeptical about a lawmaker's attempt to lengthen the presidential term.

Egypt

The real reason behind thaw in EU-Egypt tensions

Throughout 2016, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted high-level delegations from at least 17 European states including Germany, France and Britain, reflecting a notable improvement in Egyptian-European relations.

Egypt

Will stronger Egyptian pound really lead to drop in prices?

Citizens are waiting to see if the Egyptian pound can sustain its comeback against the dollar.

Egypt