Young Egyptian engineers race ahead in electric vehicles

Nine teams of Egyptian engineering students qualified for a mentorship program and funding to build their own designs and compete in Egypt's first electric vehicle competition.

Egypt

Will Egypt opt for controversial steps to fight tax evasion?

Economists in Egypt are condemning statements by the head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, whereby the Ministry of Finance might be granted access to the bank accounts of some customers and companies in a bid to reduce tax evasion.

Egypt

Egyptian film producers turn to war, spies

Despite the prolific cinema sector in Egypt, the country’s military and espionage history has hardly featured in films — but this may change.

Egypt

Egypt expected to become regional gas hub

The Egyptian government has recently announced that the country stopped importing liquefied natural gas and managed to achieve self-sufficiency thanks to the Zohr gas field, raising hopes that Egypt would become a regional gas trading and exporting hub.

Egypt

New coach pledges facelift to Egypt's national soccer team

Javier Aguirre tells Al-Monitor that his main challenge is to raise the morale of his team after their defeat in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Egypt

Sufism enters Egypt's political arena

A Sufi sheikh has been elected to lead the majority Support Egypt Coalition in the Egyptian parliament, leading some to wonder if it signals the rise of another religious current in the wake of the Muslim Brotherhood's fall.

Egypt

Egyptian MPs visit Ireland to boost economic ties

An Egyptian delegation visited Ireland to boost economic relations between the two countries, while focusing on the exchange of expertise in the field of livestock.

Egypt

Egypt broadens potential pool of adoptive, foster parents

The Egyptian government has passed amendments to the Alternative Family system, facilitating adoption and fostering procedures.

Egypt

Cyprus deal to turn Egypt into major gas exporter to Europe

Egypt is hoping to rely less on natural gas imports after signing a deal with Cyprus to transport gas from the small Mediterranean island before it is liquefied in Egypt for exporting to European countries.

Egypt

Egyptian documentary filmmakers eye international festivals

Egypt's film industry enjoys high visibility, but the country's documentary filmmakers struggle with lack of funding and red tape.

Egypt

Netanyahu wants peace with Arabs, not Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks big about improving ties with Arab countries but his speeches are meaningless without first resolving the conflict with the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia

Egypt's aspiring actors tout talent online

Many of Egypt's wannabe stars are showcasing their work on social media, hoping to break into big-time show business.

Egypt