Civil society bears the burden of fighting sexual harassment in Egypt

Civil organizations are encouraging Egyptian women — and men — to speak out against sexual harassment, and want the nation to start enforcing its laws against the crime.

Egypt

Will new law attract more foreign investment to Egypt?

Experts say drafting a new investment law is not enough to lure foreign investors back to Egypt — the entire business climate will need to change.

Egypt

Is Egypt's main opposition party switching sides?

The founder of the Free Egyptians Party Naguib Sawiris took to Twitter to condemn what he believes to be the state's nationalization of his opposition party.

Egypt

Arab film festivals not ready for 'revolution' on screen

The Cairo and Dubai film festivals have both rejected certain films that deal with Egypt's January 25 Revolution, prompting many to wonder just how large a role, if any, the Egyptian government played in the decisions.

United Arab Emirates

Why some are calling for stripping this Egyptian Nobel laureate of citizenship

Having cracked down heavily on dissent, Egypt’s ruling authorities are angered by the former vice president’s interview on a Qatari TV channel that is perceived by the Egyptian government as being hostile toward Egypt.

Egypt

Egypt's parliament, judiciary face off against each other

The Egyptian parliament is currently discussing a draft law to amend judicial law, which legal experts say will infringe on the judiciary’s independence.

Egypt

Egypt sets up new fund to revive tourism industry

The Central Bank of Egypt has set up a new fund to revive its ailing tourism industry, and experts are upbeat about the outlook of tourism in 2017.

Egypt

Why Saudi Arabia and Egypt are competing for influence in Africa

Some observers fear Saudi and Egyptian differences could spread Middle Eastern conflicts to Africa.

Saudi Arabia

Is PA on road to reconciliation with Egypt?

Relations between the Palestinian Authority and Egypt have been strained lately, but some are denying the seriousness of this fallout.

Palestine

Journalists' Syndicate head: Egyptian press facing crisis with the state

In an interview with Al-Monitor, head of the Journalists' Syndicate Yahya Qalash speaks of the syndicate’s problem with the state, the new media law and the media regulators law.

Egypt

Egypt's political, religious leaders push for family planning

Egypt's Ministry of Awqaf is working to promote family planning as a solution to the overpopulated country's economic crisis.

Egypt

First ride-hailing app for Cairo's traditional taxis launched

To compete with Uber, Egyptian-owned company Taxi Plus launched a ride-sharing app for local taxi drivers.

Egypt