Analysis Egypt Has a Record Number of Female Ministers. But Outside the Parliament, It's a Man's World
Egypt did make an impressive leap forward, but if we look at discrimination against women in society, Egypt is one of the lowest in rank
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Egyptian Fuel Prices Spike as Austerity Measures Come Into Effect
As part of economic reforms and austerity measures, Egypt's Sissi has increased the price of gas, fuel and travel fares
Egypt Replaces Security Chiefs as New Government Is Sworn In
Former prime minister Sherif Ismail submitted his government's resignation in keeping with political tradition that the government should resign at the start of a new presidential term
World Cup 2018: Egyptian Soccer Star Salah's Meeting With Chechen Strongman Sparks Controversy
Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly turned up for impromptu photo-op with Egyptian national soccer team in Grozny during World Cup preparations and asked that star forward, who had been sleeping in nearby hotel, also attend
Analysis How Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister Is Roiling Egypt
Egyptians are livid at the country's star TV host for transferring to a Saudi network. After all, you don't give away national assets – neither islands nor sportscasters
Egyptian Cabinet Resigns in Wake of al-Sissi Re-election
Egyptian cabinet hands in resignation while waiting for new one to be formed as part of post-election process
Egypt Blocks YouTube for a Month Over Controversial anti-Islam Video
The 14-minute movie, titled 'The Innocence of Muslims,' sparked protests in Arab and Muslim nations as well as in some Western countries
Egypt Detains Prominent Activist Blogger in Latest Wave of Arrests
Wael Abbas, who was arrested for criticizing the government, is the latest detainee in a series of arrests that started after Sissi's reelection in March
From War Room to Boardroom: Militarizing Egypt's Economy Under Sissi
The president says the military can deliver large projects faster than the private sector, making foreign investors reluctant to invest save for the energy industry
'Torture, Indefinite Solitary Confinement,' Widespread in Egypt, Rights Group Warns
Egypt has detained thousands of people, mainly Islamists but also several prominent secular activists, since the military overthrew Mohammed Morsi in 2013
No Hidden Rooms in King Tut's Tomb After All, Egypt Says
Experts have been divided over the existence of a concealed chamber behind the tomb, which some believe could be the final resting place of the lost Queen, Nefertiti
Analysis Sissi Fights to Soften Egyptian Religious Thought
The president suddenly realized that Al-Azhar, the institution that affords him religious legitimacy, was trying to undermine his pro-American policies
Egyptian Army Amasses Forces on Israel Border for Extensive Campaign Against ISIS
As ISIS collapses in Syria and Iraq, fighters stream into restive Sinai region. Now, Egypt is preparing a massive operation
Egypt Sets 2022 Deadline for $16 Billion Sinai Development Project
Plan to develop restive peninsula includes roads, residential and industrial development, desalination plants and hospitals
Analysis Egypt's New Internet Law Blocks Sites Over 'National Security Concerns'
One of the sites under fire offers a platform for discussions of sexuality and feminism
Humanitarian Crisis Brewing in Egypt's Sinai, Human Rights Watch Warns
Crisis developing after Sissi places severe restrictions on the movement of people and goods in northern Sinai due to a massive security operation against Islamic militants
Resurrecting the Extinct Jewish Community of Port Said, Egypt
At its peak during the 1920s, the Jewish community in this Suez Canal city numbered almost 1,000 people. Efforts are being made to preserve their legacy before it’s too late
Actor Omar Sharif: I Brought Sadat and Begin Together
On what would be his 86th birthday, a look back at when the celebrated star of Doctor Zhivago claimed he changed the course of Israeli history forever
Egypt Arrests News Website's Editor-in-chief Amid Media Crackdown
Raid comes days after official oversight body told the website, Masr al-Arabia, to pay $2,849 as a fine for republishing a New York Times article on alleged irregularities during last week’s presidential election
Egypt’s Election Produces Surprise Runner-up Which May Spell Trouble for Sissi
Official figures released Monday by the election commission gave el-Sissi 97 percent of the vote, securing him a second, four-year term in office following an election in which he ran virtually unopposed
