Al-Ahram Weekly - Egypt

From stability to growth

Egypt’s economic reform programme has cushioned the shock of the Middle East conflict, but the economy must now prove its resilience against lingering geopolitical risks.

Betting on talent

Egypt is becoming increasingly attractive to both regional and international investors, Omar Odeh, Consulting Leader at Ernst & Young MENA told Doaa Abdel-Moneim in an interview

From university to factory

A new national system to link scientific research more closely with industry is being launched in Cairo this week

The Octagon inaugurated in the New Capital

Egypt’s new state strategic command centre, the Octagon, was inaugurated in the New Capital this week

Modernising Air Defence Forces

Commander of Egypt’s Air Defence Forces Yasser Al-Toudi explains changes in modern warfare and Egypt’s response in an interview with Ahmed Al-Deeb

Cairo moves to break Libyan deadlock

Through active coordination with Turkey and alignment with US power-sharing initiatives, Cairo is pushing to secure a Libyan-led political settlement.

Supporting Egypt’s refugee response

Support for countries hosting refugees, among them Egypt, is an investment in regional stability as well as the welfare of those concerned.

A new batch of bills passed

Parliament passed legislation to raise the minimum wage, increase the periodic bonus for employees, and introduce new tax facilities.

The path to the New Republic

THIS WEEK Egypt celebrated the 13th anniversary of the 30 June Revolution, a defining milestone in the nation’s modern political history.

Hard battle for Sudan

Egypt’s push for greater humanitarian attention to be given to Sudan is part of a wider intention to spare the country from the threats of partition, reports Dina Ezzat

Quartet backs US-Iran MoU

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met in Cairo to discuss developments in the US-Iran conflict this week following the signature of last week’s agreement.

Egypt and the US step up military cooperation

Military relations between Egypt and the US have reached a new level after Washington approved Cairo’s upgrade of 555 Abrams tanks

Enterprise Fund bets on Egypt

Private investment is a driver of economic resilience, political stability, and stronger bilateral relations, Chairman of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund James Harmon tells Doaa A. Moneim.

Egypt’s multiple-front diplomacy

President Al-Sisi attended the G7 Summit in France this week, while hailing the US-Iran peace agreement as a breakthrough in the search for a diplomatic solution to the war.

FGM awareness drives change

The National Committee for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation renewed its commitment to protecting girls and strengthening society’s rejection of FGM.

SC Ventures bets on Egypt

Doaa A. Moneim interviews the Middle East Lead at the SC Ventures Mohamed Fairooz about plans to tap the Egyptian market

Deepening defence ties with Turkey and Oman

Egypt staged joint military drills with Turkey and Oman last week, underscoring its expanding regional defence ties.

Building technical skills

Egypt hosted the first edition of the TechSkills Forum this month intended to strengthen cooperation between the Mediterranean countries in technical and vocational education

Egypt pursues progress on Gaza

Against the backdrop of the expanded Israeli military control over Gaza, Egypt hosted Palestinian and international delegations this week to re-activate the ceasefire deal.

Crisis in the US-Israeli alliance?

Underlying fractures may be emerging beneath the surface of the traditionally unshakeable US-Israeli alliance.

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