Egyptian writers use history to highlight the present

Inspired by history and its relation to the present, novels by Rasha Adly and Ahmad Abdulatif landed them nominations for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

Egypt

As elections draw near, Egypt’s media faces further restrictions

Egypt’s top prosecutor has called on his staff to monitor for "fake news," warning against "forces of evil" as this month’s presidential elections approach.

Egypt

How Sisi is trying to win votes of informal sector workers

As presidential elections approach, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for an initiative to provide insurance for irregular workers who have no social security, pensions or health coverage.

Egypt

Price hikes alone won't fix Egypt's ailing rail system

A deadly train wreck this week spurred calls for improvements to Egypt's poorly maintained railway system and renewed discussion about a delayed increase in ticket prices.

Egypt

As fighting rages in Egypt's north Sinai, students get lessons online

Schools are closed while Sinai is rocked by fighting during an anti-terrorism operation, and a new online program is helping students continue learning while they wait for calm to return.

Egypt

The 'enforced disappearance' of Egypt’s secular youth

While Egypt’s National Security Agency targets perceived Muslim Brotherhood supporters, secular activists are also becoming major targets.

Egypt

Dahlan encouraged to form Palestinian party outside Fatah

Despite his reluctance, dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan is getting support from other countries to challenge Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Saudi Arabia

Will 'marriage loans' boost Egyptian nuptials?

Large numbers of Egyptians are unmarried, with many blaming a lack of money, so legislation has been proposed for a loan fund to help young people finance first marriages.

Egypt

Thousands find informal gigs at Cairo International Book Fair

The Cairo International Book Fair is not only an exciting event for publishers and readers, but also a bustling temporary workplace for those who labor behind the scenes, doing all the odd jobs that power the fair and earn them a tidy sum.

Egypt

Egypt invests to curb sports 'game drain' to other states

As Qatar and other countries lure Egyptian athletes with lucrative offers, Banque Misr has launched the Egyptian Sports Fund to support its national teams.

Qatar

Egypt launches renewable energy curriculum to boost promising sector

In anticipation of the expected increase in employment opportunities in the solar and wind power sectors, the Egyptian government has launched training programs in renewable energy for students at technical schools in various governorates.

Egypt

Egypt sends news editors to military academy for 'training'

An agreement that calls for top editors of Egyptian newspapers and websites to take mandatory training sessions in media and national security at the Nasser Military Academy has stirred controversy.

Egypt