Egypt's camel bone sculptors gather to sustain ancient art

The historic Egyptian art of camel bone sculpture is threatened in modern Egypt, where the carvers are fast disappearing.

Egypt

Has Egypt's Nobel laureate lost his appeal among country's youth?

Naguib Mahfouz's books have sold less than 1 million copies over the last 12 years. Are Egyptian youth indifferent to the country's Nobel laureate or can they simply not find a copy to buy?

Egypt

Egypt sets up system to manage seized Brotherhood assets

Egypt has passed a law setting up measures for the seizure, assessment and managing of financial assets belonging to designated terrorist groups.

Egypt

Egypt's street vendors face new restrictions

Egypt’s parliament is drafting a law regulating the work of street vendors, which would save street vendors from remaining under the mercy of local authorities.

Egypt

Egyptian backpacker cycles to World Cup in Russia

An Egyptian backpacker is on his way by bike to Russia for the World Cup.

Egypt

US Syria effort hinges on unreliable Egypt

The Donald Trump administration has reportedly asked Egypt to contribute money and troops to the Syria fight even as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proven a challenging ally in battling the Islamic State at home.

Egypt

Wafd Party elections raise issue of female empowerment in Egypt

While five candidates contended for the leadership of the Wafd Party, none of them were women, which raised several questions about the future of women in Egyptian partisan life.

Egypt

Egyptian mosque bill could pit government against top religious body

The Egyptian government presented a draft bill to parliament to change the conditions of the use of endowments, which raised the ire of Al-Azhar.

Egypt

Egypt's parliament moves forward on anti-cybercrime law

The parliamentary communications committee has approved a draft law to combat cybercrime amid criticism that this draft law, if approved, would further stifle freedom of expression.

Egypt

Shared airspace helps Egypt, Russia gain common ground

Tourism and joint development projects should get a boost from recently resumed flights between Cairo and Moscow.

Egypt

Curbing inflation tops Sisi’s list of economic priorities

With Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi securing a second term, many economists are still wondering how to deal with inflation and soaring prices, while questioning the future of the armed forces' participation in the economy.

Egypt

Russia seeks to extend role in Mideast peace beyond Syria

Moscow faces many challenges in its efforts to help resolve Palestinian issues, especially as Israel rejects any mediator other than the United States and Egypt continues to be the sole sponsor of intra-Palestinian reconciliation.

Palestine