Egypt

Egypt investigates alleged shark attack off northern coast

The Egyptian Ministry of Environment rolled out a program to track changes in sharks’ behavior and their attacks on humans, following allegations that a shark attacked a diver in the Northern Coast.

Hagar Hosny | Egypt | Sep 21, 2021

Tourists walk past a red flag serving as a warning of shark sightings on a beach in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Dec. 8, 2010.

Egypt develops ambitious projects to meet growing water needs

Amid the stalled negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Egypt fears will reduce its water supply, Cairo is working on multiple projects to use its water most efficiently.

Rasha Mahmoud | Egypt | Sep 21, 2021

Sisi statements spark debate about status for Egyptian atheists

The Egyptian president's remarks on human rights have drawn attention to freedom of belief for the nonreligious.

Shahira Amin | Egypt | Sep 20, 2021

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during the Baghdad conference in the Iraqi capital on Aug. 28, 2021.

Sisi-Bennett meeting opens new chapter in Israel-Egypt ties

At the top of the agenda is achieving a sustainable ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and whether progress can be made in Israeli-Palestinian talks.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Sep 19, 2021

Ancient trade facility restored in Egypt

Al-Jeddawi archaeological agency in the Egyptian city of Esna was revived after 300 years of neglect, following two years of restoration works in cooperation with USAID.

Rasha Mahmoud | Egypt | Sep 19, 2021

Islamic State leader in Sinai surrenders to Egyptian authorities

The surrender of Abu Hamza al-Qadi to an Egyptian tribal union linked to the government could be a major blow to the terrorist organization.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Sep 19, 2021

Egypt promotes medical tourism within Africa

A cross-agency recruitment campaign seeks to encourage citizens of other countries to visit Egypt for treatment

Salwa Samir | Egypt | Sep 17, 2021

UN Security Council weighs in on Nile dam dispute

The United Nations Security Council called on Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to resume negotiations on the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, reviving the international momentum over the dispute.

Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Sep 16, 2021

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and others gather for a UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, at the United Nations, New York, Aug. 16, 2021.

Egypt's choices narrow on the Nile dam crisis

Egypt is working on avoiding any military conflict regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as it explores available options for the next stage.

Hagar Hosny | Egypt | Sep 16, 2021

The Takeaway: Business As Usual: US-Egypt alliance finds its center

Also: Bennett meets Sisi; Egypt announces vaccine factory; Saudi Arabia mulls Taliban ties; Syrian jihadi group announces "moral police" in Idlib; NGOs slam Palestinian Authority on human rights; a new Al-Monitor podcast; and more … all in about 1,500 words.

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Egypt | Sep 16, 2021

Amazon's entry heats up local competition in Egypt

US e-commerce giant Amazon opened its logistics zone in Egypt, offering new options to consumers and new challenges to small businesses.

Hani Sameer | Egypt | Sep 15, 2021

This picture taken on Oct. 22, 2019, shows a new Amazon warehouse near Paris.

Biden move on Egypt aid slammed by human rights groups

The Biden administration is reportedly releasing some of the military aid that Congress had conditioned on Egypt making human rights improvements.

Elizabeth Hagedorn | Egypt | Sep 14, 2021

A picture taken on July 26, 2018 shows Egyptian policemen driving on a road leading to the North Sinai provincial capital of El-Arish.

Egypt trains Sudanese police to counter Brotherhood plans

Cairo is training a number of Sudanese police officers on measures against the Muslim Brotherhood as Sudan accuses Brotherhood members of being behind the demonstrations and riots that have erupted in the country.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Sep 14, 2021

Israeli prime minister praises 'foundation for deep ties' in Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the first visit by an Israeli prime minister to Egypt in a decade.

Al-Monitor Staff | Egypt | Sep 13, 2021

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Sudan, South Sudan resume trade activity

Following a 10-year hiatus, since the secession of South Sudan on July 9, 2011, the governments in Juba and Khartoum agreed to resume trade activity and cooperate on transport and security beginning in early October.

Baher al-Kady | Egypt | Sep 13, 2021

Egypt

Egypt investigates alleged shark attack off northern coast

The Egyptian Ministry of Environment rolled out a program to track changes in sharks’ behavior and their attacks on humans, following allegations that a shark attacked a diver in the Northern Coast.

Egypt develops ambitious projects to meet growing water needs

Sisi statements spark debate about status for Egyptian atheists

Sisi-Bennett meeting opens new chapter in Israel-Egypt ties

Ancient trade facility restored in Egypt

Islamic State leader in Sinai surrenders to Egyptian authorities

Egypt promotes medical tourism within Africa

UN Security Council weighs in on Nile dam dispute

Egypt's choices narrow on the Nile dam crisis

The Takeaway: Business As Usual: US-Egypt alliance finds its center

Amazon's entry heats up local competition in Egypt

Biden move on Egypt aid slammed by human rights groups

Egypt trains Sudanese police to counter Brotherhood plans

Israeli prime minister praises 'foundation for deep ties' in Egypt

Sudan, South Sudan resume trade activity

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Egypt investigates alleged shark attack off northern coast

The Egyptian Ministry of Environment rolled out a program to track changes in sharks’ behavior and their attacks on humans, following allegations that a shark attacked a diver in the Northern Coast.

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Is Moscow using the S-400 against Turkey?

Iraqi Kurdish leader helps ease Turkey-UAE tensions

Boxed in: Bennett, Abbas can’t win despite ‘goodwill gestures’

What Erdogan missed in skipping Baghdad conference

Recent Podcasts

Vivian Salama previews the Biden administration’s Middle East priorities at the UN General Assembly

Dana Weiss: Bennett’s government here to stay

Europe, West threatened by atmospheric Jihadism and the entrepreneurs of wrath, says Gilles Kepel

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