How Sinai women are fueling Egypt's economy with homemade goods

Bedouin women in the Sinai Peninsula defy tribal tradition and help their families by selling handmade crafts.

Egypt

Egypt’s foreign minister affirms ‘solid and stable’ relationship with Israel

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaks about US-Egyptian ties, recent tensions with Turkey and Russia, and progress being made on the Renaissance Dam dispute with Ethiopia.

Egypt

Egypt takes new approach to tourism

Egypt's long-suffering tourism business might finally be getting some good news: The private sector will take a crack at handling one of the country's ancient sites.

Egypt

Egyptians ponder: How much military control is too much?

Some Egyptians fear the military’s involvement in the Supply Ministry will lead to wider military control, while others think it is the solution to corruption.

Egypt

Will 1967 Palestinian refugees ever return?

The Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty may have been good for the two parties, but it has also been used to prevent Palestinians displaced in 1967 from returning to their homes.

Palestine

How credible are Egypt’s online polls?

Opinion-takers employ both old and new technology to get inside the public’s collective head, but it’s hard to know if the results can be trusted.

Egypt

Why is Egypt's army now in the baby formula business?

While Egypt's army has long played a large role in the country's economy, recent steps taken by the armed forces in the baby formula and education sector have reignited fears about its financial power.

Egypt

Egypt risks losing support of expats following work permit fee increase

Egyptian citizens working abroad are furious at the parliament’s approval of an increase in fees on expatriate work permits.

Egypt

Problems plague Egypt’s roads, rails

Egypt's railroad safety is under discussion following recent train accidents.

Egypt

Egypt's divorced women demand their fair share of assets

While divorced women in Egypt face significant financial difficulties, some have argued that proposed changes to laws violate Islamic law.

Egypt

How Egypt's state TV is trying to soothe popular anger

Egyptian state TV is running political advertisements in the hope of spreading optimism among citizens, but some argue the ads are meant to promote a second term for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt

Is Egypt-Saudi love affair on the rocks?

While some in Saudi Arabia are furious after the grand imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar spoke at a Chechen conference that condemned Riyadh, others argue that ties between the two are stronger than ever.

Saudi Arabia