Egypt’s Dar al-Kiswah — a monument turned into a dump

After Egypt stopped producing the Kaaba’s kiswah in 1961, the centuries-old site of production now lies in a state of utter neglect amid calls for renovation by nearby residents and experts.

Saudi Arabia

Who's behind assassination attempt on former Egyptian mufti?

Egypt may not have enough evidence to accuse Turkey for the assassination attempt on former Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa, but they have enough to inflame tensions between the two countries.

Egypt

Will investors shell out cash for Egyptian citizenship?

To encourage foreign investment and help the country's financial recovery, the Egyptian parliament is considering amending the constitution to grant citizenship to investors.

Egypt

What’s next for Egypt’s IS affiliate after killing of leader?

After the Egyptian military announced Aug. 4 that the head of the Sinai branch of the Islamic State was killed in a series of airstrikes, observers are split over what comes next for the group.

Egypt

Why Egypt banned its police from talking to the media

While Cairo argues new press restrictions will ensure journalists speak to informed sources, others fear the limitations will weaken police accountability.

Egypt

How do Egypt's official religious authorities view Shiites?

While Egypt's Al-Azhar officially accepts Shiism and teaches about Shiite schools of jurisprudence in its curricula, some claim Shiites are being persecuted in Egypt as religious authorities and security forces look the other way.

Egypt

Is discussing military budget taboo in Egypt?

Opposition by some Egyptian parliament members against an increase in pensions for retired military personnel leads to a showdown in the parliament.

Egypt

Will new tax law save Egypt from budget deficit?

While the Egyptian government is confident that the new value added tax bill will not increase consumer prices, others say it is too early to tell.

Egypt

Dam construction going full steam while Egypt-Ethiopia talks stall

Ethiopia wooed the press during a recent open house at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, but declined to answer specific questions that could help assess the risks the dam might pose for Egypt.

Egypt

One year on, are 'new' Suez Canal revenues sinking?

Although the Suez Canal has not generated the expected revenues after expansion, future development plans in the canal zone could yield great economic benefits for the Egyptian economy.

Egypt

Will Egypt's warming ties with Israel leave Palestinians out in the cold?

Egyptian-Palestinian relations are tense after the rapprochement between Egypt and Israel as questions arise about the future of Egypt’s role in the Palestinian cause.

Palestine

How corrupt is Egypt's wheat industry?

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Egypt's Minister of Supply Khaled Hanafy rebutted all accusations of importing substandard wheat and explained the government's plan to fight rising grain prices.

Egypt