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An $8bn project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone shows Egypt's ambitions to become a global leader in green hydrogen. But with high set-up costs and a huge debt burden, Cairo can’t yet go at it alone. Al Majalla

Egypt's green energy ambitions point to promising future

An $8bn project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone shows Egypt's ambitions to become a global leader in green hydrogen. But with high set-up costs and a huge debt burden, Cairo can't yet go at it alone.

Marcelle Nasr 27 January 2024
Despite a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood and the jailing and exile of many of its leaders, the spectre of an Islamist revival continues to loom in Egypt, 13 years after Mubarak's downfall. AlMajalla

Egyptians have little to celebrate on 2011 revolution anniversary

Despite a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood and the jailing and exile of many of its leaders, the spectre of an Islamist revival continues to loom in Egypt, 13 years after Mubarak's ouster.

Amr Emam 25 January 2024
Egypt is afraid that the new deal between Somaliland and Ethiopia will further destabilise maritime trade in the Red Sea. shutterstock

Why Ethiopia's Red Sea ambitions unnerve Egypt

Egypt is afraid that the new deal between Somaliland and Ethiopia will further destabilise maritime trade in the Red Sea

Amr Emam 18 January 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) welcomes Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly as part of the EU's forum on the Global Gateway investment initiative at the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 25, 2023. AFP

Egypt’s geopolitical importance helps its case for financial support

Egypt's finances were hit by the wave of inflation caused by international geopolitical turmoil, but its vital role in regional politics at a time of war is encouraging lenders to listen in 2024

Marcelle Nasr 06 January 2024
The sun sets in Egypt across the border from Rafah where tents housing Palestinians displaced by Israel's war on Gaza have amassed. AFP

Egypt builds camp in Gaza to ward off refugee surge into Sinai

Located in Khan Younis, the camp will accommodate thousands of families displaced by Israel's war

Amr Emam 05 January 2024
An armed Houthi fighter walks through the beach with the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the background, seized by the Houthis offshore of the Al-Salif port on the Red Sea in the province of Hodeidah, Yemen, 05 December 2023 EPA

Can Egypt ease Red Sea tensions?

Egypt and Iran are reportedly close to making a new start after decades of strained relations.

Amr Emam 30 December 2023
This general view shows an Ethiopian national flag flying in front of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Guba, Ethiopia, on February 19, 2022. AFP

Ethiopia pushes Egypt into tight corner after Nile dam talks collapse

Cairo reserves its right under international charters to defend its water source as a matter of national security in the event of harm, raising the spectre of military conflict.

Amr Emam 27 December 2023
Egyptian star Leila Murad AFP

Navigating societal norms and upheaval: The life of Egyptian star Layla Murad

A Q&A interview with Prof. Hanan Hamad about her book and research into Layla Murad.

Wael Tawfik 24 December 2023
A supporter of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reacts after the presidential election results in Cairo, Egypt, on December 18, 2023. Reuters

A look at Egypt's pressing priorities as el-Sisi secures third presidential term

El-Sisi faces a number of challenges on the road. These include the current war in Gaza, threats to Egypt's share in the water of the Nile River, rising inflation and high birth rates.

Amr Emam 20 December 2023

Egypt commemorates Saeed Adawi, the father of its modern art scene

The visionary painter died 50 years ago. He was just 35 and had only put his work on show once. Cairo is displaying his influential and unique pieces, which helped modernize Egyptian and Arabic art.

Farouk Yousif 09 December 2023
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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

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Ms. Rachel, Gaza, and the power of education

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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

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Members of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) arrive at the Moroccan side of the border crossing between Morocco and Mauritania in the Guerguerat area of Western Sahara on 25 November, 2020 AFP
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Western Sahara's MINURSO faces an uncertain future

15, Oct 2026

Boulos's remarks shattered expectations that UN Security Council Resolution 2797—which made Morocco's autonomy plan the basis for negotiations—would quickly translate into a final settlement

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The 9 Arab films vying for an Oscar

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From Gaza to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, and Algeria, this year's Arab Oscar submissions explore stories of conflict, displacement, memory, and survival

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