$35B gas deal underscores Egypt’s energy reliance on Israel despite Gaza tensions Israel and Egypt have finalized a $35 billion gas deal that will double Israeli gas exports by 2029, highlighting Cairo’s growing energy dependence on its neighbor, even as political tensions rise over Gaza. Egypt
Turkey’s Fidan to visit Egypt with Libya, Gaza on agenda The top Turkish diplomat’s Cairo visit comes as Ankara-Cairo engagement deepens amid shifting power balances in North Africa and shared concerns over Gaza. Turkey
Sudan PM visits Egypt as Khartoum claims downing UAE plane: What to know Just a day before the visit, Sudan’s military said it shot down an Emirati plane carrying Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, prompting outrage from Colombia. Sudan
Egypt holds second Senate vote as pro-Sisi parties dominate: What to know The Senate elections, dominated by pro-Sisi government parties, feature fewer party list and individual candidates compared to elections held in 2020. Egypt
In Egypt, massive funding for new mosques questioned amid economic crisis The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments has built thousands of new mosques in President Sisi's time in office, despite pressing needs for education, health care, and other services. Egypt
Rising Suez Canal revenues to provide much-needed lifeline for Egypt in 2023 PRO: The Suez Canal closed 2022 with record-breaking revenues, representing a key lifeline for Egypt as it faces serious economic issues (access with free trial). Marc Español
Egypt's pound plunges to historic low with IMF deal Egypt has agreed to allow its currency to float in order to receive $3 billion from the International Monetary Fund. Egypt
Egypt’s inflation increases into 2023 Central bank interventions have so far been unable to stem the tide of inflation, and Egypt is also contending with the devaluation of the Egyptian pound. Egypt
Egypt, facing economic crunch, restricts non-essential travel for government The decision is the latest in a series of measures Egyptian public and private financial institutions are taking in an attempt to cope with the economic crisis. Egypt
Uber Travel now available in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt The American ride-hailing giant faces significant competition in the Middle East and North Africa, but continues to expand in the region. Legacy: Gulf
Arabs celebrate Umm Kulthum pick on Rolling Stone’s 200 greatest singers The Egyptian legend was ranked ahead of many all-time greats, including Michael Jackson. Egypt
Egyptian banks announce measure to encourage savings Inflation is still occurring in Egypt and the pound is plummeting in value again. Egypt
Egypt repatriates ancient 'Green Sarcophagus' from US Following an investigation and international efforts, Egypt has successfully repatriated the sarcophagus. Ongoing efforts aim to retrieve further items from around the world to Egyptian museums. Egypt
2022 in review: Turkey wraps up year of regional resets but more whiplash ahead As 2022 forced the Turkish government to reverse course with regional powers, this election year is expected to usher in even more change in Turkey’s foreign policy. Turkey
Egyptian monuments repatriated after a century Egyptian antiquities will be returned by Ireland to the Egyptian Museum in 2023, after ongoing negotiations between both sides failed in 2011. Egypt
Secondhand clothes offer Egyptians respite as inflation skyrockets With living expenses rising and temperatures dropping and inflation surging to a five-year high of 18.7%, many Egyptians are looking to buy secondhand clothes at Wekalat al-Balah, Egypt's most famous used clothing market in the center of Cairo Egypt
