Sarah El Shalakany

Sarah El Shalakany is an Egyptian journalist who focuses on Israeli affairs. She has worked for Al-Dostor newspaper in the investigations and international sections. On Twitter: @SarahShalakany

United Arab Emirates | Dec 28, 2017

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.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a military ceremony at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France, October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Platiau - RC1D1DC6D000

Egypt | Nov 13, 2017

Egypt's 'talk show emperors' set to return to the screen

As the presidential elections approach, the emperors of talk shows are returning to the Egyptian screens, raising questions on whether or not the regime is open to criticism or using the shows to embellish its image.

Egypt | Feb 20, 2017

Sisi’s call to annul verbal divorce sparks controversy

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for new legislation to limit verbal divorce, raising the ire of Egyptians who believe the president should prioritize economic issues.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a news conference after holding bilateral talks with his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta (not pictured) at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya February 18, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya - RTSZ9SB

Egypt | Nov 30, 2016

As food prices soar, Egyptians asked to go hungry in protest

The head of Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency has called on citizens to refrain from buying basic commodities for one day in an effort to drive prices down in a boycott that analysts say will be far too short to work.

A man asks for price of subsidized food in a popular market at Abbdien square in Cairo, Egypt October 20, 2016. Picture taken October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh - RTX2RQ2N

Egypt | Nov 17, 2016

Can this Egyptian scientist shake up political scene?

An Egyptian space scientist says Egypt needs to invest in education and a new system of governance.

Egypt | Oct 24, 2016

Egyptians divided as tuk-tuk driver's rant goes viral

A tuk-tuk driver has gone into hiding after a video spread of him expressing concern about Egypt's surging food prices and disappearing vital commodities.

Egyptian drive rickshaws also known as "Tuk-tuks" along a road bearing portraits of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Imbaba district of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on October 15, 2015. Egyptians begin voting on the weekend for a parliament expected to step firmly in line behind President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has crushed all opposition since ousting his Islamist predecessor in 2013. AFP PHOTO / KHALED DESOUKI (Photo credit should read KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Egypt | Sep 16, 2016

Problems plague Egypt’s roads, rails

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

Egyptian rail road workers stand beside a train which caught fire about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Cairo February 20, 2002. Around 50 Egyptians trapped in a burning passenger train died in the inferno south of Cairo overnight. - RTXL2VJ

Egypt | Sep 7, 2016

Will Sisi run for second term?

Considering economic setbacks and heightened political oppression under Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's watch, some are questioning his chances of success if he runs for a second term.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrives to attend the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 4, 2016. REUTERS/Rolex dela Pena/Pool - RTX2O25B

Egypt | Aug 8, 2016

Why some Egyptians yearn for return to monarchy

Nostalgia for the period of King Farouk's monarchy has Egyptian youth focusing on that period's positives, without addressing its mistakes.

King Farouk and Queen Farida of Egypt at an event, circa 1940. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Egypt | Jul 11, 2016

Following reconciliation with Israel, will Turkey revive ties with Cairo next?

While Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim expressed the desire for his country and Egypt to become closer politically and economically, Egyptian officials have reservations in this regard.