House Democrats slash aid to Egypt

Congress is poised the drastically slash Egyptian military aid for the first time as Democrats assume control of the House.

Egypt

Pompeo heads to Mideast to stress 'US not going anywhere'

Despite President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will stress US commitment to the region and an anti-Iran theme on trip to Jordan, Egypt and Gulf states.

Legacy: Gulf

Why Egypt chose this moment to release Hamas detainees

Egypt recently released Hamas and Gazan detainees in a gesture of goodwill as ties between the two parties keep improving.

Egypt

Egypt hopes US PR firm can brighten its dismal image

To attract investments, Egypt is counting on a US public relations firm to improve its international reputation.

Egypt

More than half of Egypt’s political parties join one alliance

The newly established Alliance of Egyptian parties includes about 60 parties seeking to play a bigger political role in the next phase, namely in the upcoming elections.

Egypt

Egyptian silk producers hope to spin profits

Egypt hopes that removing tariffs on the import of silkworms will encourage young entrepreneurs to cultivate them to help meet local demand.

Egypt

Will Egyptians ever accept normalization with Israel?

Even the hint of normalization efforts between Israel and Egypt creates a public outcry in Cairo.

Egypt

Head of Sinai Reconstruction Authority speaks about development in Sinai

Will the military operations by the Egyptian army and police force affect development plans in the Sinai Peninsula, and can Egypt move ahead with the development plans in tandem with military operations?

Egypt

Is Egypt's judiciary going soft on NGOs?

The acquittal verdict of 43 nongovernmental organization workers and the launch of community dialogues on amending a law curbing NGOs pave the way for a new chapter between the regime and NGOs in Egypt.

Egypt

Gaza’s public servants outraged at Hamas’ recent spending

Recent documents were leaked to the media showing that Hamas spent more than $550,000 for the celebrations of its anniversary, which raised the ire of Gaza government employees who have not received their full salaries since 2013.

Palestine

Gaza traders face new taxes, import restrictions

In a bid to protect national products, Hamas’ Ministry of National Economy in Gaza imposed new taxes on imported goods and banned traders from importing any goods without its consent.

Palestine

Is this the downfall of Egyptian-brokered truce?

The Egyptian-brokered cease-fire agreement between the Gaza Strip and Israel is now threatened by resistance attacks in the West Bank.

Palestine