Egypt’s rap sheet of rights abuses gets longer

Despite recently winning a seat on the UN Human Rights Council, Egypt has been broadly criticized for austere measures that violate civil rights, and a new report adds further documentation.

Egypt

Can Islamic finance help close Egypt’s budget shortfall?

Members of parliament are working on creative ways to cut Egypt’s ever-growing budget deficit.

Egypt

What makes Egypt’s budget so controversial?

Some members of Egypt’s parliament say the recently approved budget was passed hastily — on purpose — and doesn’t meet constitutional requirements.

Egypt

How does Sisi really feel about Egypt's constitution?

Critics of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi say he is bending Egypt's constitution to his will and that he alters his statements about the constitution depending on his audience.

Egypt

Egypt to cultivate digital data from agricultural sector

The government hopes “smart cards” for farmers will curtail Egypt’s black market in subsidies.

Egypt

Top Egypt Islamist says he 'fully supports' reconciliation with state

Abboud el-Zumar, a prominent leader in Egypt's Gamaa Islamiya, told Al-Monitor in an interview that he supports a full reconciliation with the state and that the Brotherhood is not fit to negotiate on behalf of Islamists.

Egypt

Syrian refugees in Egypt showcase their art

On World Refugee Day, young Syrian refugee artists in Egypt were given the chance to showcase their artwork at an exhibit at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria.

Egypt

Why did Egypt deport this British-Lebanese TV host?

While Cairo says TV host Liliane Daoud had overstayed her residency permit, others suspect her deportation came as a result of her show hosting anti-government voices.

Egypt

Are Egypt’s courts carrying out their own revolution?

Some recent rulings could indicate Egyptian courts are trying to reclaim — or expand, some would say — the judiciary's influence.

Egypt

How rotten fish became a favorite delicacy in Gaza

On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, Gazans buy and eat a salted and fermented fish called fesikh, which has a long tradition in the Gaza Strip.

Palestine

Egypt moves to ban 'immoral' TV ads

Advertisers are trying to develop innovative commercials that grab the public’s attention without offending people — or government agencies.

Egypt

Has Egypt lost its status as star of Arab film industry?

Egyptian production companies have been struggling with growing debts, particularly as actors' salaries are increasing despite lagging revenues.

Egypt