How will Britain-Gulf rapprochement affect Egypt?

Following British Prime Minister Theresa May's attendance at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, it seems cooperation between both sides could potentially worsen Egypt’s relations with the Gulf states.

Legacy: Gulf

Will Chinese currency swap help Egypt face dollar crisis?

Egypt is trying to confront the dollar crisis by attracting foreign investments and reaching a deal to swap currency with China.

Egypt

Christmas brings hope for peace for Aleppo’s Christians

Christians part of region’s DNA, said incoming UN secretary-general; Turkey’s “impossible war”; Erdogan backers blame Iran for Aleppo.

Egypt

Is Egypt's Sisi losing Coptic support?

Following the attack on Cairo’s largest Coptic church, Egyptian Copts held demonstrations condemning President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his administration for failing to protect them, although others maintain their support.

Egypt

Who's at fault for Egypt's economic crisis?

The Egyptian economy seems on the verge of a profound crisis unless decision-makers in Cairo succeed in reaching exceptional agreements with petroleum exporters.

Egypt

Is Abbas turning his back on Egypt?

Despite lukewarm relations between Palestine and Egypt, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will not turn his back on Cairo.

Palestine

Why some are worried about Egypt's new media law

Egyptian parliament has passed a new media law that places further restrictions on the press, as some argue Sisi’s reign has become the “worst ever” for freedom of speech.

Egypt

Why Egypt's anti-terror efforts have failed to curb attacks

Following the suicide attack on Botroseya Church at St. Mark’s Coptic Cathedral complex in Cairo on Dec. 11, some argue the state's policies for confronting terrorism need to be completely reworked.

Egypt

Audio book project brings joy of reading to Egypt's visually impaired

The volunteer-run project Al-Kutub produces audio books for visually impaired readers, an extremely underserved demographic in Egypt.

Egypt

Will Egypt accept Iran’s offer to supply oil?

Iran has found an opportunity to meet Egypt’s local market needs for petroleum products, but will Egypt seize this opportunity at the expense of its ties with the Gulf countries?

Legacy: Gulf

Egyptian startup fights depression online

Shezlong secures a $150,000 grant to further develop the online platform that was launched in 2015 to provide mental health care to the millions of Egyptians who seek psychological help.

Egypt

Egypt's parliament under fire for controversial child custody bill

A proposed bill in Egypt’s parliament that would implement sweeping changes to laws concerning women has sparked outrage as women’s rights activists are calling for its immediate withdrawal.

Egypt