Category: Egypt

Overview. To most, the tension between Russia and Ukraine may seem to be a long way away from Egypt but as war breaks out between the two nations, the impact will be felt strongly in the land of the Pharaohs. The ramifications of any further escalation will affect the whole world and, in some aspects…

Overview. January has been cold and wet, featuring the decade’s lowest temperatures. Several major cities were hit by hail storms but that may have been a good thing. As Omicron causes a massive surge in positive cases the chilly days and almost freezing nights have kept people at home. Egypt will host the COP27 climate…

Overview. As we roll into a new year and celebrate the beginning of 2022 we remember that this year is also the 100th anniversary year of the opening of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Howard Carter’s discovery sparked the beginning of a golden era of archaeology in Egypt.  A century later and it appears Egypt is again basking…

Overview. Autocracy, theocracy, democracy are all words used to describe Egypt’s political stage over the last decade. These terms have defined Egyptian politics as a weak economy and political revolt sparked political change that was supposed to revolutionise the Egyptian political scene. Yet, as 2021 comes to an end, little has really changed.…… Read the…

Overview. A decade after the Arab Spring which brought years of domestic turmoil, Egypt is finally regaining its role as a major regional influencer. Under Sisi’s guidance, Egypt appears too big to fail right now. Major threats along Egypt’s borders, including security concerns to the south, water security and the war in Libya are all…

Overview. September was a relatively uneventful month in Egypt. Even the militants in the Sinai appeared to take a break. President Sisi continues to maintain his high profile position in international relations and at home his forward thinking initiatives are beginning to bear fruit. MPs and Senators are returning from recess to start the new…

Overview. Egypt is still riding high when other countries continue to struggle under the weight of C19 and the impact it is having on their economies. Neighbouring nations are looking to Egypt not only to provide peace and security but also peace of mind in the form of vaccinations and C19 support.…… Read the rest

Overview. President Sisi’s economic reforms have strengthened the economy making it strong enough to withstand internal and external shocks. Egypt is fast becoming a productive and diversified economy which will give it competitive advantages. Long term and forward thinking policies by Sisi’s government are finally beginning to be visibly paying off and even some of…

Overview. Egypt continues to power up its domestic development plans and presence on the international stage. The economy is still struggling under the pandemic but it is still faring remarkably well. Egypt’s vaccination program is proving more efficient than anyone predicted. Egyptians are feeling very proud and patriotic at the moment and that goes a…

Overview. Egypt is still swimming deep in the 3rd wave of C19 but taking strong, steady strokes. Vaccination programmes, social restrictions and plans of being the vaccine manufacturing hub of Africa all bode well that Egypt will come through this battered and bruised but breathing. President’s Sisi’s gaze though for now is aimed outside his…