How Egypt is navigating limited options in Iran war to stay neutral Egypt, so far spared from Iranian retaliatory attacks, is pushing for a diplomatic solution as the war with the US and Israel threatens its already fragile economy. Egypt
Analysis Oil crisis stokes inflation risks for Mideast as Iran war exposes importers With crude oil briefly nearing $120 per barrel on Monday before giving up gains, the conflict is poised to reignite inflationary pressures around the world, including for vulnerable economies such as Egypt and Turkey. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Qatar gas shock roils Middle East energy risk profile amid Iran war The disruption to energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz predictably threatens crude prices, but it's natural gas supplies that are shocking the markets. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis UAE-Saudi fracture to test Egypt’s security-economy tradeoff By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Egyptians in for another expensive Ramadan despite recovering economy By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
A Bedouin band upcycles remnants of war for making music An ammunition box and a jerry can from the 1967 Arab-Israeli War has helped a Bedouin band make a name for itself. Egypt
Shadow war: Egypt and Iran battle for influence in Gaza It looks like Khamenei and Hamas leaders agree on everything ... but is the reality more or less than meets the eye? Iran gains traction even with the PA; Egypt looks to take the diplomatic lead; closing the Iranian margins. Legacy: Gulf
Why US companies seek role in Egyptian oil sector The Egyptian oil and natural gas market is witnessing a significant expansion of US companies and although some observers are concerned about this expansion, most agree that this reflects the stability and neutrality of the Egyptian market and is in its favor in the near and long terms. Qatar
Berber language heard but not seen in Siwa Oasis The Siwi language, used by Berbers in the Siwa Oasis, is considered endangered by UNESCO, but political obstacles prevent efforts to document and promote it. Egypt
Has Egypt failed to secure Sinai? Successive terrorist operations in just 24 hours clearly reveal the plan of terrorist groups to intensify terrorist attacks in the northern Sinai Peninsula. Egypt
Egypt muzzles media on US peace plan Egypt's security services issued strict instructions to Egyptian newspapers not to publish any views contrary to the government's official line on the US-proposed Palestian-Israeli peace deal. Palestine
Egypt evaluates digital upgrades, prepares for more The Egyptian government is reporting advances toward achieving its goal of digital transformation in all sectors. Egypt
University staff in Egypt receive military training Universities in Egypt are required to send their staff members seeking promotions to attend training sessions at the Nasser Higher Military Academy, raising controversy over the growing role and influence of the army in the country. Egypt
Kuwait extradites accused Muslim Brotherhood cell to Egypt Kuwait has handed over to Egypt members of an alleged Muslim Brotherhood group in the country. Kuwait
Sisi transfers control of northern Sinai port to army for security reasons Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a decision to transfer control of el-Arish port in northern Sinai to the armed forces, a move critics say tightens the army’s grip on the country’s institutions. Egypt
Civil society groups say Egypt's draft law falls short of real change Egypt’s parliament approved changes to a controversial law regulating the work of civil society organizations, but many of the groups are unimpressed and say the draft bill needs more work. Egypt
Cairo's long-awaited Naguib Mahfouz Museum disappoints It took Egypt 13 years to create a museum dedicated to literary giant Naguib Mahfouz and now that it has finally opened, many find it not worth the wait. Egypt
