Egypt's progressive parties unite to push for reforms

A new liberal political alliance hopes to open up Egypt's government to fresh ideas, candidates and human rights efforts.

Egypt

Egypt’s government works to boost human rights image

The Egyptian government decided to establish human rights departments in all ministries and governorates in a bid to restore its human rights record following international criticism.

Egypt

Egypt’s parliament in bid to ban atheism

As Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hopes to appease the ultraconservative Salafists who helped get him elected, blasphemy convictions have intensified under his presidency.

Egypt

Qatar returns to Gaza scene

Despite the rocky relationship between Hamas and Qatar, Doha is trying to make a comeback on the Palestinian scene in the Gaza Strip as tensions with Egypt continue to grow.

Qatar

Was 2017 really the 'year of Egyptian women'?

Despite the issuance of several laws related to improving the status of women in Egypt, there is still a long way to go.

Egypt

Egypt's new health insurance law to give Sisi pre-election boost

Egypt's parliament passed a comprehensive health insurance law in early December, but many doubt it will lead to better health services.

Egypt

Egypt's student elections see lack of candidates, voters

The recent student elections held in Egypt have raised several questions about the relation between university students and the ruling authority.

Egypt

Aspiring Coptic soccer players finally make it to playing field

In Egypt, where Copts who apply for soccer clubs get the standard reply “We’ll call you,” Je Suis Academy offers them a chance to train and overcome prejudices.

Egypt

Does boycotting US medication benefit Egypt?

Several Egyptian companies have called on citizens to boycott American pharmaceutical companies in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Egypt

Egypt plans for dam alternative in disputed area

Now that negotiations over the Renaissance Dam project have failed, Egypt wants to build a separate dam in the Shalateen area to compensate for the country’s water loss.

Egypt

Who dares run against Sisi in Egypt’s presidential election?

The regime of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is using the judiciary to block any credible rival from running in the 2018 presidential election.

United Arab Emirates

Sinai women become breadwinners

The Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity has allocated all of its profits from its yearly handicrafts exhibit to the development and rehabilitation of north Sinai homes that were destroyed in terrorist attacks.

Egypt