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An artist's impression of the al-Dabaa nuclear power plant on Egypt's Mediterranean coast. Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority

Egypt and Russia team up over nuclear power

A giant $30bn four-reactor nuclear plant on Egypt's Mediterranean coast could ease some of the country's energy costs, but it would be paid for largely by a Russian loan

Amr Emam 22 July 2026

How Egypt lost two of its most dynamic communities

A new book explores how Egypt's Jewish and Greek communities helped build the country's modern economy—and why they ultimately disappeared

Mohammed Magdy 16 July 2026
Egypt's new 'Octagon' complex outside Cairo will serve as its 'war brain'. AFP

Egypt’s new military brain tucked away deep in the sand

Army and intelligence units will decamp to the Octagon, a complex 65km outside Cairo, to fight the wars and manage the crises of the future

Amr Emam 16 July 2026
Shipping traffic through the Suez Canal is gradually increasing, almost three years after the Houthi militia in Yemen began targeting merchant vessels. Reuters

Traffic slowly returns to Egypt’s Suez Canal despite Houthi threat

Some big shipping companies are starting to reroute through the iconic waterway once again, with more problems currently in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf than in the Red Sea

Sharif Mohammad 14 July 2026
An aerial view of the Maadi suburb and its section overlooking the Nile river in the south of Egypt's capital Cairo on 15 October 2021. Amir Makar / AFP

Egypt opens its property market to foreign buyers

As the country seeks more direct investment, a period of overbuilding and weak domestic demand means that there are plenty of assets to choose from, but are prices inflated?

Amr Emam 13 July 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dogged by claims of political interference. Getty Images via AFP

World Cup politics: something ugly in the beautiful game

Football at the highest level is no stranger to controversy, and World Cup tournaments are not immune to political intervention. Still, 2026 is proving to be much more than a talking point

Bryn Haworth 12 July 2026
The Egyptian government is betting on cash to fix a broken and expensive food subsidy system, but what impact will it have on the poor? Nesma Moharam

Egypt to bite the bullet and overhaul its food subsidy regime

This form of welfare eats up more than a fifth of the state budget and reform has been demanded by the IMF. Cairo says the changes will help the poorest. Others are less sure

Amr Emam 11 July 2026
One of two gold necklaces made from more than 100 separate gold plates, decorated with images of goddesses such as Serapis, dating back to the second century AD. AFP

How Sudan’s war reshaped Egypt’s battle for gold

Egypt is cracking down on informal gold prospectors as it seeks to maximise the economic potential of its mining sector and attract new investment

Marcelle Nasr 09 July 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the city of Évian, eastern France, on 17 June 2026. AFP

Trump returns focus to Nile dam dispute, but is it too late?

The US wants to revive talks on Ethiopia's Nile dam, but another strategic contest between Addis Ababa and Cairo has emerged in the Red Sea, which could complicate reconciliation efforts

Amr Emam 07 July 2026
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati (R) walks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan (L) ahead of their meeting in Cairo on 21 June 2026. KHALED DESOUKI / AFP

An Egypt-Türkiye reset could anchor a new regional order

Six years ago, they were issuing threats. Today, it is all smiles and handshakes. Ankara and Cairo disagree on some things, but they are increasingly finding common ground on others.

Amr Emam 30 June 2026
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Can the Houthis be defeated?

15, Oct 2026

In this week's cover story, Al Majalla examines the military balance of power on the ground, the networks through which the Houthis obtain weapons, and the foreign support they receive

Al Majalla - London
Turkish Navy's UH-60 Black Hawk (naval/S-70B variant) with T129 ATAK participate in a ceremonial parade during the Denizkurdu-I/2026 Exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean, off the coast of Aksaz, in Mugla, on 24 September 2026. ADEM ALTAN / AFP
Politics

Regional crises and tensions: the view from Ankara

20, Oct 2026

From its growing defensive support for Saudi Arabia to its escalating tensions with Israel and Azerbaijan, Türkiye has much to navigate

Omer Onhon
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
Politics

Cairo pledges to back Riyadh in its fight with the Houthis

19, Oct 2026

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
Sara Padovan
Politics

Student protests test France's Republican promise

18, Oct 2026

Education reform is at the heart of the demonstrations shaking Paris and beyond, with thousands already arrested, but the government's ability to meet learners' demands is limited

Elie Kossaifi
Helena Perez Garcia
Profiles

Ms. Rachel, Gaza, and the power of education

13, Oct 2026

As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids

Hala Al-Naji

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