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March 17, 2026

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Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.

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.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

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Analysis

Qatar gas shock roils Middle East energy risk profile amid Iran war

The disruption to energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz predictably threatens crude prices, but it's natural gas supplies that are shocking the markets.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

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US-Iran war rattles global stocks as UAE trading set to resume

This handout picture released by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on February 23, 2026, shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) welcoming Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (L) upon his arrival for an official visit at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (Photo by Ahmed NURELDINE / SPA / AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis

UAE-Saudi fracture to test Egypt’s security-economy tradeoff

Cairo has been signaling alignment with Riyadh amid a major rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE — a fracture that also threatens to jolt Egypt’s ties with its single most important foreign investor.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

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Analysis

Egyptians in for another expensive Ramadan despite recovering economy

An Egyptian vendor fills dates for a customer at a market in Cairo's central Sayyida Zeinab district on Feb. 12, 2026, as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan, which begins early next week.

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Culture

Harassment on Cairo bus revives debate over women’s rights in Egypt

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MBZ hosts Sisi as Saudi Arabia and UAE jockey for regional influence

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomes Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 9, 2026.

Arms production to air defense: Inside $350M Egypt-Turkey military pact

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stand with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, Feb. 4, 2026.

Beatrice Farhat

Associate Editor (Lebanon)

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

Mohammed Magdy

In Berlin, reporting on Egyptian politics

Ayah Aman

In Cairo, reporting on politics and culture

Salwa Samir

In Giza, reporting on politics

Nada Shaker

In Cairo, reporting on culture

South Sudan flood

Egypt, Sudan react to South Sudan’s plan for new dam on Nile

South Sudan has announced its intention to build another dam on the Nile River, to the surprise of Egyptian officials.

Iraqi President Barham Saleh (2-R) and Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi (L) receive Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) and Jordanian King Abdullah (2-L), Baghdad, Iraq, June 27, 2021.

Egypt anticipates gains from expanding economic ties with Iraq

Egypt, Iraq and Jordan are working to establish an alliance to boost cooperation in various economic fields.

Nubian Egyptian women sell souvenirs in the village of Gharb Suhail near Aswan in Upper Egypt, some 920 kilometers south of the capital, Cairo, on Feb. 5, 2020.

No end in sight for Egyptian Nubians jailed in Saudi Arabia

Despite growing calls to release 10 Nubians who have been detained in Saudi Arabia for nearly a year, it seems the Egyptian government is not making any effort to resolve the case.

Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi delivers speech at the Imam Reza shrine in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran, on June 22, 2021.

The Takeaway: Iran deal on front burner before Raisi takes office

Also: Bibi plots his comeback, a woman boxing coach trains men in Egypt, and the latest from Gaza, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey.

Sabah Abdel Halim is seen in her gym in Beni Suef, Egypt.

Female coach trains male boxers in Egypt

A female boxing coach is training men in the sport in deeply traditional Upper Egypt.

A man watches a video posted by Egyptian Tiktok influencer Haneen Hossam on her social media pleading with the authorities to drop the charges against her, in Cairo on June 23, 2021.

Egypt sentences two TikTok activists to jail

The ruling issued by an Egyptian court sentencing two TikTok activists to prison sparked controversy over the status of the electronic application in the country, amid parliamentary demands to censor its content.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi (not seen), Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II (not seen) meet with Iraqi President Barham Salih (not seen) following the "Tripartite Summit" at the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, Iraq on June 27, 2021.

Egypt's Sisi discusses Gaza reconstruction with Israeli PM Bennett

During their first phone call since Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took office, the two leaders agreed to meet soon.

A picture taken from the Salaheddine Citadel shows Al-Rifai Mosque and the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Cairo, Egypt, June 17, 2015.

Ancient mosques in Egypt await rescue

The Egyptian government is rethinking that ministries should have oversight to maintain and protect the sites.

Egyptian girls stand in line at a water cistern to fill their containers with clean water at al-Rahawe village, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Cairo, Egypt, May 27, 2010.

Egypt turns to Tanzania on Nile dam dispute

As the crisis over Ethiopia’s controversial dam on the Nile River worsens, Egypt considers expediting the construction of the Stiegler’s Gorge dam on the Rufiji River in Tanzania.

Mohamed Abdel Aty

Egypt heads to South Sudan amid stalled Nile dam dispute

Egypt’s minister of irrigation and water resources, Mohamed Abdel Aty, visited South Sudan recently to discuss joint projects between the two countries, in addition to the latest developments on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis.

Staff members of the Ministry of Health prepare to take samples for testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus at the testing unit at the Bouffard hospital in Djibouti on May 2, 2020.

Egypt uses soft power in pursuing medical projects in Africa

Egypt announces health projects and agreements with South Sudan, Djibouti and Rwanda.

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Egypt, Pakistan discuss joining forces against Muslim Brotherhood

Relations between Egypt and Pakistan have grown stronger as both countries seek to restrict the Muslim Brotherhood and parties supporting the group as well as fight extremism in Pakistan.