How many houses does Egypt's legislature need?

Proposals to revive Egypt’s Shura Council are stirring controversy over whether the body would help or hinder the legislative process.

Egypt

With help from Copenhagen, Cairo makes room for bicyclists

In partnership with the Cairo government, the United Nations and the Danish Embassy, a civil society organization hopes to cut down on traffic and encourage healthier lifestyles with bicycle-friendly infrastructure.

Egypt

Egyptian government floats new solution to traffic

In a bid to reduce traffic congestion, the Egyptian government is working to exploit the Nile River in the transport of goods and individuals.

Egypt

Women ready to run for office in Egypt

Egyptian women are being groomed to win elections and become effective leaders once they do.

Egypt

Egypt's women move onto soccer field

As Egypt prepares to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, more women move to the soccer field, both as referees and fans.

Egypt

Egypt's new law to prevent harassment of tourists gets mixed reaction

In an effort to curb aggressive vendors and beggars, Egypt imposed heavy fines on those who harass tourists, but could it work on the ground?

Egypt

Former Brotherhood official hopes new initiative will bridge Egypt's social rifts

Former spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood, Kamal Halbawi, has launched an initiative to mend the social rift in Egypt. Will it be successful?

Egypt

Sinai Trail leads to new tourism experience in Egypt

To boost tourism, eight South Sinai tribes have joined together to create a long-distance hiking trail that crosses South Sinai.

Egypt

Headscarves still rare sight in Egypt's Foreign Ministry

Although a majority of Egyptian women wear the hijab, female applicants for staff positions at the Foreign Ministry feel chances are very slim for those who turn up for the qualification exams wearing the veil.

Egypt

Egypt targets ‘fake weather’ amid flurry of false forecasts

Given the multiple sources issuing weather reports and the confusion they cause among citizens, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority has drafted a bill punishing unauthorized weather forecasts.

Egypt

What's behind Hamas' offer of cease-fire to Israel?

Paradoxically, Israel has become Hamas’ only option to save the movement and the Gaza Strip from total collapse.

Palestine

Egypt's lawmakers consider merging small parties

The idea of merging small political parties is a subject of debate between two camps in Egypt: One thinks it would lead to real competition, while the other believes it would stifle public participation.

Egypt