Suez Canal tunnels expected to bring new life to Sinai

Egypt is expected to complete the construction of four tunnels under the Suez Canal, which will boost economic growth in the marginalized Sinai Peninsula.

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Egypt eyes Asian tourists

Almost four years after the Russian plane crash over Egypt’s Sinai, the country’s recovering tourism sector is moving to expand the Asian markets.

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Egypt’s desire to eradicate slums leaves residents displaced

The Egyptian government has relocated dozens of families from the Manshiyet Nasr area after a rockslide, on the pretext that their houses are too damaged, while in reality the government is on a quest to develop Cairo’s slum areas.

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Egypt steps up efforts to combat foreign terrorists

Egyptian authorities, concerned about the infiltration of foreign extremists, have issued orders broadening and enhancing security measures at ports of entry.

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Egypt's Red Sea Mountain Trail creates jobs for local Bedouin community

The success of the Sinai Trail, a popular route for hikers, has spurred the development of another, more ambitious project along the Red Sea.

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Is Egyptian parliament encouraging alcohol consumption?

The Egyptian parliament's approval to lift the prohibition of the sale of alcohol in the law on shops has stirred a wide controversy in a country where Sharia is the source of legislation.

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Egypt campaign to reject Sisi's power grab gains traction

A campaign to reject constitutional amendments that would extend President Sisi's term has led to an unlikely alignment between Egypt's Islamists and secular activists.

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Why did Turkey deport alleged Muslim Brotherhood member?

Is the extradition of an alleged Muslim Brotherhood member to Egypt a simple bureaucratic glitch or a sign of Erdogan’s change of heart toward the Egyptian organization?

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Can Egyptian MPs oppose constitutional amendments?

As Egypt’s parliament voted in favor of constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to remain in power until 2034, parliamentarians who opposed the decision seem to have been victims of defamation campaigns.

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Pompeo’s remarks ignite vote of no confidence in AUC president

The American University in Cairo hosted Jan. 10 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, which ignited an internal crisis between its president, the senate and Board of Trustees, particularly since the faculty have been voicing complaints about the president’s measures and decisions.

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Cairo exhibit takes nostalgic look at arts, culture during monarchy

Paintings and other objects d’art currently on display in “Features of An Era," an exhibition at the Aisha Fahmy Palace in Cairo, originally decorated royal villas, which were nationalized in the 20th century after the monarchy's overthrow.

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Egypt’s Pan-African road marks millennial milestone for development

Egypt announced the completion of its segment of the Alexandria-Cape Town Road, which it is hoped will boost economies, trade and tourism the length of the African continent.

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