Israel energy minister says gas flowing to Egypt, Jordan despite shutdown reports Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen told Al-Monitor that despite security concerns and partial shut down of marine gas platforms, Israel continues to supply gas to Egypt, Jordan and Israeli consumers. Israel
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 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
Potential solutions to Egypt-Ethiopia dam dispute remain murky Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan — embroiled in a dispute over Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam project — agree on hiring a new consulting company, but not much else. Egypt
Can Egypt's new parliament review 330 laws in 15 days? According to Egypt's constitution, the country's newly elected parliament — meeting for the first time Jan. 10 — has only 15 days to review over 330 laws issued since the last parliament was dissolved. Egypt
Egypt MP says neglect of Nubians' role 'crime against human history' In an interview with Al-Monitor, Yassine Abdel Sabour, the first MP for the Nubian people in the new Egyptian parliament, stresses his commitment to advancing the rights of his people in the legislature. Egypt
Egypt security forces raid art gallery, theater in lead-up to Jan. 25 anniversary The recent closure of a number of cultural and youth oriented establishments in Egypt came just weeks before the January 25 Revolution anniversary, with the concerned ministries exchanging accusations of being behind the raids and closures. Egypt
Why one Egyptian MP wants to send his colleagues back to school MP Mohammed Anwar Sadat has called for the establishment of an academy to educate new legislators in a variety of fields, but not everyone is pleased with the proposal. Egypt
Will Saudi agricultural investments in Sudan leave Egypt high and dry? Experts say Egypt can’t afford to remain stoic about Sudan’s ever-rising water needs. Saudi Arabia
Head of Egypt's Wafd Party denounces electoral bribery Wafd Party leader Sayyid al-Badawi maintains that bribery and fraud in the recent elections are viable threats that strike at the very heart of Egypt's unstable political life. Egypt
NGO bill sparks controversy in Egypt A new civil society organizations law may be passed in Egypt that will allow the state to impose restrictions on their funding and freeze their activities under the pretext of violation of public morals. Egypt
Rivals jockey for control in Egypt’s parliament Egypt's parliamentary election is over, but now the battle begins for control in shaping a new government. Egypt
Will Egypt’s schools break sex education taboo? Egyptian NGOs launch a series of campaigns to combat violence against women by including sex education in school curricula. Egypt
Ethiopia, Egypt dam feud drags on The future of the negotiations between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia on the New Renaissance Dam is hazier than ever as the political and technical deadlock persists. Egypt
26-year-old female MP has big plans for Egypt’s new parliament In an interview with Al-Monitor, Sarah Saleh, Egypt’s newest and youngest parliamentarian for South Sinai governorate, speaks about the challenges facing her constituency and her plans to address them. Egypt
