Despite dwindling revenues from the Suez Canal, Egypt’s economy is holding its own and is looking better than it has in years. President Sisi may have been forced by the World Bank into implementing some of the financial policies now in place, but the seeds he planted are now beginning to bear fruit. As fighting… Read more: November 2024

The whole world is watching the Middle East as Israel launches attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Russian owned assets in Syria while continuing its campaign against Hamas in Gaza and bombing Houthi targets in Yemen. This regional situation has done some damage to Egypt’s economy but, if we are honest, it has also brought… Read more: October 2024

Overview. Egypt’s role will remain pivotal in what comes next for the entire Middle East. President Sisi has the trust of western and Gulf leaders. He also commands the grudging respect of Israel and that is paramount to his unique position to be the man who steers his neighbours to some kind of middle ground.… Read more: September 2024