Egypt closes stores early, Jordan bans AC as Iran war takes toll Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced Monday that the use of air conditioning and heating equipment in ministries, government departments and public institutions will now be prohibited. Egypt
Analysis Oil-rich Gulf states could face power crunch as Iran war hits energy security While the conflict fuels a global oil price shock, the Gulf states must contend with growing threats to their own energy security, from power cuts to desalinated water loss. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
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 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
Egypt reforms food subsidy system by first kicking out the rich Almost 78% of Egypt's 92 million citizens receive government subsidies, but officials hope to pare down those swollen ranks by weeding out those who do not actually qualify. Egypt
Giza animal shelter offers hope for Egypt's stray dogs An Egyptian engineer set up a rescue facility in Giza to care for Egypt's many homeless dogs and find them new homes, and his new one under construction in Alexandria will take in cats, too. Egypt
Have Egypt’s Salafists had a change of heart on female leaders? The controversy over the appointment of Nadia Abdou as Egypt's first female governor continues within the Salafi Call and may lead to internal divisions in the movement. Egypt
Egypt's haute couture looks for foothold in international market The fashion industry in Egypt is getting a boost from local designers who aim to reflect Egyptian culture in their products. Egypt
How Egyptian cleaning service seeks to protect migrant workers The Egyptian startup MerMaid has digitized home cleaning and is working to ensure that migrant and refugee maids are not mistreated. Egypt
Sinai festival tackles Egyptian issues through theater The second annual Sharm el-Sheikh International Festival for Youth featured theater performances covering topical issues in Egypt such as illegal immigration, the Islamic State, terrorism and war. Egypt
Egyptian performer faces uproar over Ramadan show An Egyptian performer has sparked anger from government and religious officials by announcing that she will host a religious-themed TV show during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. Egypt
Will Egypt sell its artifacts to boost economy? Some Egyptians believe selling or "renting" Egypt's national treasures could end the country's stifling economic crisis. Egypt
Palestinians make peace process a group effort The Palestinian Authority is relying on help from Egypt and Jordan to involve the United States in the peace process with Israel, though some Palestinians question whether the United States can participate without bias. Palestine
Egypt's Al-Azhar to open classes for female students in branch campus The announcement by the Assiut campus of Al-Azhar University to create all-female classes inspired both accolades and complaints from lawmakers and religious scholars. Egypt
Could cemeteries resurrect Egypt's tourism industry? Egypt's Ministry of Tourism is being urged to promote interest in the country's 16 cemeteries for commonwealth military victims of the world wars. Egypt
Why are Sylvester Stallone, Salma Hayek, Will Smith visiting Egypt? Egypt’s Tourism Ministry is investing in a “tourism of stars” to try to revive the tourism sector by bringing A-list celebrities to the country. Egypt
