Newsletter: Gulf MBS visits Egypt as Houthi attacks escalate Squeezed by Houthi advances in the south and attacks on its main pipeline from the north, Riyadh is combining military pressure, regional coordination and diplomacy. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Egypt as Red Sea crisis with Houthis escalates Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Egypt at a time the kingdom faces repeated Houthi attacks, while the Iranian-backed rebels close in on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening maritime security. Egypt
Turkey’s defense giants court Egypt at Alamein Airshow: What to know Three leading Turkish defense companies are participating in the El Alamein Airshow as Ankara seeks new sales and closer military-industrial cooperation with Egypt. Turkey
Newsletter: FutureVerse China holds its ground in Middle East AI race Last Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Egypt for the first time in a decade, with the trip coinciding with efforts by Beijing to expand its AI footprint in the country. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: FutureVerse LEAP’s comeback By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis How Ethiopia’s new dams test Egypt’s ability to defend its Nile red lines By Eli Siegel-Bernstein
Egypt risks losing support of expats following work permit fee increase Egyptian citizens working abroad are furious at the parliament’s approval of an increase in fees on expatriate work permits. Egypt
Problems plague Egypt’s roads, rails Egypt's railroad safety is under discussion following recent train accidents. Egypt
Egypt's divorced women demand their fair share of assets While divorced women in Egypt face significant financial difficulties, some have argued that proposed changes to laws violate Islamic law. Egypt
How Egypt's state TV is trying to soothe popular anger Egyptian state TV is running political advertisements in the hope of spreading optimism among citizens, but some argue the ads are meant to promote a second term for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Egypt
Is Egypt-Saudi love affair on the rocks? While some in Saudi Arabia are furious after the grand imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar spoke at a Chechen conference that condemned Riyadh, others argue that ties between the two are stronger than ever. Saudi Arabia
Twitter poll spells rejection for second Sisi term Pro-regime TV host Ahmed Moussa is busy defending Egypt's president as his popularity declines, but so far, Moussa's social media efforts have backfired as respondents overwhelmingly express disapproval. Egypt
Egypt hopes to use soccer to score influence in Africa Is Egyptian media group's $600 million plan to purchase the broadcasting rights to African soccer games good business or an attempt to boost Egypt's diplomatic prestige? Egypt
Egyptian student's death may remain mystery While his family and human rights activists claim student Ahmed Medhat was killed in government custody in late August, political stagnation and economic difficulties mean such incidents aren't likely to spark another revolt. Egypt
Egyptian speaker accuses MPs of 'terrorizing' parliament A standoff erupted between House Speaker Ali Abdul Aal and members of the 25-30 bloc after bloc members objected to the value added tax law, saying it would "increase the burden on Egyptian citizens." Egypt
Will Sisi run for second term? Considering economic setbacks and heightened political oppression under Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's watch, some are questioning his chances of success if he runs for a second term. Egypt
How this invasive flower is taking over the Nile Egypt is considering several less-than-appealing options to combat the Nile’s invasive plant problem. Egypt
Qatar or Iran: Who will save Hamas? The Hamas delegation will split forces after performing the hajj in Mecca, with Ismail Haniyeh heading to Qatar and Mahmoud al-Zahar visiting Iran. Saudi Arabia
