Sufism enters Egypt's political arena

A Sufi sheikh has been elected to lead the majority Support Egypt Coalition in the Egyptian parliament, leading some to wonder if it signals the rise of another religious current in the wake of the Muslim Brotherhood's fall.

Egypt

Egyptian MPs visit Ireland to boost economic ties

An Egyptian delegation visited Ireland to boost economic relations between the two countries, while focusing on the exchange of expertise in the field of livestock.

Egypt

Egypt broadens potential pool of adoptive, foster parents

The Egyptian government has passed amendments to the Alternative Family system, facilitating adoption and fostering procedures.

Egypt

Cyprus deal to turn Egypt into major gas exporter to Europe

Egypt is hoping to rely less on natural gas imports after signing a deal with Cyprus to transport gas from the small Mediterranean island before it is liquefied in Egypt for exporting to European countries.

Egypt

Egyptian documentary filmmakers eye international festivals

Egypt's film industry enjoys high visibility, but the country's documentary filmmakers struggle with lack of funding and red tape.

Egypt

Netanyahu wants peace with Arabs, not Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks big about improving ties with Arab countries but his speeches are meaningless without first resolving the conflict with the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia

Egypt's aspiring actors tout talent online

Many of Egypt's wannabe stars are showcasing their work on social media, hoping to break into big-time show business.

Egypt

Egypt to sell valuable cotton land to bolster the textile industry

Egypt announced that it will sell 14 tracts of land where it stores its industrial cotton gins to compensate for the heavy losses suffered by the textile industry.

Egypt

Palestinian factions weigh options after Abbas’ threats

As Palestinian factions hold numerous meetings to discuss ways to counter President Mahmoud Abbas’ threats against Hamas in Gaza, people there grow increasingly worried.

Palestine

As Gaza despairs, Hamas has one option left: intifada

After the failure of Egypt-mediated Palestinian reconciliation, Gaza's deepening economic crisis has Hamas against a wall and violence lurks on the other side.

Palestine

Egypt’s stock market faces fluctuations over manipulation case

A move to charge prominent investors, including sons of former President Hosni Mubarak, with stock market violations, has rattled the Egyptian Exchange, which was already on edge due to US trade policies and rising interest rates.

Egypt

'Diamond Dust,' a poisonous pleasure for Egyptian moviegoers

The book "Diamond Dust" and its adaptation for the stage didn't ruffle any feathers when they appeared in Egypt, but the movie version has proved to be controversial for taking on a political subject no one previously dared touch.

Egypt