A move towards reconstruction and governance in areas not controlled by Hamas was not the plan but is arguably better than nothing. At least it gives Gazans some hope.
Rising prices, dollar pressures, and Red Sea disruption are making Eid al-Adha increasingly unaffordable, exposing Egypt's dependence on imports and deepening concerns over food security
Cairo hopes to gain the trust of partners through its regular payments to energy firms, so that they will be more inclined to invest in gas exploration activities
Nestled on the southern Mediterranean coast, Egypt's quaint coastal metropolis marked its inception as an ancient city that wore many hats across civilisations
A new book about Egyptian silver-screen actress and singer Leila Mourad uncovers the competing forces that shaped not only her career but also how she was perceived by the public.
Cairo hopes that by helping the Americans establish relations with Egyptian allies in the region, it will be better placed to deal with the threats posed by Addis Ababa
Egyptian heritage researcher Haytham Abu Zayd sheds light on how the art form grew, excelled, and then declined over the years and ends by offering a path to revival
As support for Israel weakens across the US political spectrum, once-taboo questions about military aid, lobbying influence, and US backing are moving into the mainstream
Algeria is one of Africa's largest producers of hydrocarbons, and its proximity to customers in Europe makes it of growing interest as importers fret over a prolonged supply crisis from countries
Through extravagant processions led by palace women, the Mamluk state projected a message of power and prestige at home and abroad, turning the Hajj obligation into a soft-power tool