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Egypt’s options shrink amid growing Houthi threats

Cairo's relative stability in a turbulent neighbourhood has yielded economic benefits, but its recent commitment to help Saudi Arabia has drawn the ire of Yemeni rebels

Amr Emam 05 November 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan  and Libyan Government of National Unity Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah pose during a signing ceremony in Ankara, on 12 April, 2021. Adem ALTAN / AFP

Libya’s maritime deal with Türkiye ruffles feathers in Egypt

Cairo's response was one of swift and total rejection, as the EEZ ratified by the Haftars overlaps with Egypt's EEZ and Cairo

Amr Emam 23 October 2026
Egypt’s economy by economic performance indicators Diana Estefanía Rubio

Egypt 2025-26 economy: resilience amid challenges

Record remittances, stronger investment inflows and higher foreign reserves are giving Egypt’s economy greater room to absorb shocks, but sustaining the recovery will depend on addressing financial…

Al Majalla - London 20 October 2026
The Egyptian Air Force aerobatics team "Silver Stars" performs during the second international air show and aerospace expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, on 9 September 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Cairo pledges to back Riyadh in its fight with the Houthis

Their defence ties date back decades, so it is no surprise Egypt is standing by Saudi Arabia at a critical time for both countries

Amr Emam 19 October 2026
The leaders of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea met in Alamein Egypt on 4 October to discuss regional tensions. Eritrea Ministry of Information via X

Have Ethiopia's neighbours formed an alliance against it?

The leaders of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Eritrea met in Alamein on Sunday, which some interpret as a formation of a loose security alliance aimed at influencing the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa

Amr Emam 06 October 2026
A container ship transits the Suez Canal on 15 February 2022. Reuters

Egypt’s export dream meets an import reality

The populous Arab country needs to increase its non-oil exports to bring in much-needed foreign currency and raise living standards, but it cannot afford to do so by importing

Amr Emam 22 September 2026
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Egypt’s Red Sea problems mount as Houthis take territory

The Iran-backed militia has seized most of western Yemen to effectively control the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the gateway to the Red Sea and therefore the Suez Canal

Amr Emam 14 September 2026
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrives at the State Strategic Command headquarters—known as "The Octagon"—in the New Administrative Capital on 4 July 2026. Digital Repository of Egypt's Official Media

Egypt hardens stance as Ethiopia plans more Nile dams

Cairo has sharpened its rhetoric, believing Addis Ababa is more interested in using the Nile as a weapon than for electricity generation

Amr Emam 03 September 2026
A beach in the city of Marsa Matrouh, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea northwest of Cairo, Egypt, on 16 June 2015.
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Egypt's Sahel: from tourist hub to economic centre

A wave of Gulf investment aims to transform the northern coast into a year-round economy that can attract foreign direct investment (FDI)

Marcelle Nasr 01 September 2026
A container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, on 24 April 2017. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Damietta strike: will Egypt be dragged into the Iran war?

A major Egyptian gas facility on the Mediterranean coast was attacked by unknown parties, but both Iran and the Houthis denied responsibility. So, who was behind it?

Amr Emam 06 August 2026
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A landslide for Democrats. A rebuke to Donald Trump

04, Nov 2026

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Russia-Africa summit: ambitions and challenges

29, Oct 2026

Amid competition for influence and resources, Russia knows that Africa is a market with potential. For African states, Russian companies are still of interest, but the value equation needs to change

Rana Freifer
Pete Reynolds
Politics

Israel election: musical chairs for parties, not policies

29, Oct 2026

Whoever forms the next government, Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure and effect have been such that, on the key issues, there will be little to no diversion from his policy path

Majed Kayali
Vasya Kolotusha
Science & Technology

Humanoid robots: the industry set to reshape our lives

02, Nov 2026

Engineering and mechanics have helped these products of the future move. Now AI is helping with understanding and autonomous action. Big developments are unfolding across the world

Marco Mossad
QatarEnergy headquarters in the capital, Doha, on 8 November 2022.
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Business & Economy

Can China's $3bn loan to QatarEnergy revive LNG exports?

03, Nov 2026

While the financing does not mean Beijing has bought Doha's political loyalty, it demonstrates the growing interdependence between the two countries

Abdel-Rahman Ayas

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