Israel confirms first woman ambassador to Egypt

A year and a half after her initial nomination, the Israeli government has finally approved the appointment of Amira Oron as ambassador to Egypt.

Egypt

Is Islamic State making a comeback in Sinai?

A researcher says repeated attacks by Islamic militants in Sinai show that Egyptian forces must be ever vigilant.

Egypt

Mohamed Ali returns to slam Sisi on COVID-19 — is anyone listening?

Mohamed Ali, an Egyptian construction contractor who last year called for protests against Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has recently appeared on social media, accusing the government of failing to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

Egypt

Egyptian state media accuses doctors of treason for speaking up on coronavirus crisis

Egyptian doctors are speaking out against health authorities over increasing coronavirus infections and deaths among medical staff across the country.

Egypt

Caution prevails amid anticipated resumption of Nile dam talks

Experts doubt the resumption of trilateral negotiations to resolve the Nile dam dispute will yield results amid Ethiopia’s intransigence to begin filling operations in July.

Egypt

Egyptians returning from the Gulf face uncertain economic future

While studies expect an economic catastrophe in Egypt due to the coronavirus-related recession of the Gulf economy and the resulting demobilization of thousands of Egyptians working abroad, some observers believe that the return of Egyptian workers will develop an efficient Egyptian labor market.

Legacy: Gulf

Egyptian archaeologists rely on technology to preserve past

Prominent Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna is using modern technology, including Google tools, to help protect Egypt’s heritage and teach students.

Egypt

Egypt imposes strict measures on illegal construction

The authorities in Egypt are seeking, under the Emergency Law, to limit illegal constructions and the exploitation by some of the state’s preoccupation with the coronavirus.

Egypt

Egypt registers highest number of coronavirus cases in single day

Egyptian health officials reported 910 new cases Wednesday, bringing the total number of registered coronavirus infections in the country to more than 19,000.

Egypt

Three villages north of Cairo emerge from lockdown

Egyptian authorities isolated three villages to contain the spread of the coronavirus, as hospitals outside the capital struggle to keep up with the increasing number of infections.

Egypt

Cairo cracks down on social media influencers

Internet personalities in Egypt, especially women, are the target of a government campaign against debauchery and other charges that rights activists say violate free speech.

Egypt

Egypt announces international anti-Turkey alliance

Egypt announced an international alliance that includes Greece, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates and France to confront Turkish provocative moves in Libya and the Mediterranean.

United Arab Emirates