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In February, Egypt launched a massive operation against militants in Sinai. (AFP/File photo)

December 13th, 2018 - 09:03 GMT

27 Militants, 1 Soldier Killed in Ongoing Sinai Operations in Egypt

An Egyptian soldier and 27 militants were killed amid an ongoing security operation in the restive Sinai Peninsula and western Egypt, according to the Egyptian military on Wednesday.

The Turkish government supported former President Mohammad Morsi. (AFP/File)

March 23rd, 2014 - 05:00 GMT

Egypt declined to invite Qatar and Turkey to Islamic conference

Security forces in Egypt have been the target of recent attacks. (AFP/File)

March 16th, 2014 - 06:00 GMT

Egyptian government to use military courts for police attackers

Fuel and related energy sources have forced Gaza to increasingly rely on solar power as their main energy source (File Archive/Shutterstock)

February 26th, 2014 - 11:52 GMT

Inshallah, it's always sunny in Gaza: solar power becoming strip's main power source

Hazem el-Beblawi recently announced the resignation of the Egyptian government. (AFP/File)

February 24th, 2014 - 04:57 GMT

Beblawi speaks out on Egyptian government's resignation

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February 18th, 2014 - 11:51 GMT

Justice is served: Eman El Bahr Darwish reinstated as Head of the Egyptian Musicians’ Union

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February 4th, 2014 - 01:10 GMT

Egypt to Qatar: Hand over Egyptian Islamists in exile

There has been a major upsurge in violence in the Sinai peninsula since the ousting of Morsi in July, 2013. The army has been launching a major offensive against militant groups in the area since. (AFP/File)

February 4th, 2014 - 10:15 GMT

Egyptian army kills 21 militants in Sinai crackdown

It is truly a pity that civil wars, terrorism and hostility among regional powers prevents the optimal exploitation of the eastern Mediterranean’s natural gas treasure, which has the potential to transform the economic future of Cyprus, Turkey and the Levant.

January 8th, 2014 - 12:54 GMT

The impending dispute between Cyprus and the Levant over offshore gas

Egypt’s economy is curious because it is, as any economist observing it would tell you, an experiment. It follows no model, and it is driven mainly and solely by its huge population.

January 6th, 2014 - 10:27 GMT

The curious case of the Egyptian economy: not a single recession in 22 years

Mandela's politics of compromise and forgiveness is what the Middle East needs more than ever. Here, a tribute to Nelson Mandela is pictured on a wall of Johannesburg on December 8, 2013. (AFP/Alexander Joe)

December 10th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Madiba's philosophy of "yes": How Mandela's politics could posthumously tranform the Middle East

In other words, Egypt’s army failed miserably at the one thing they should have been doing well – military production.

December 4th, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

Why Egypt's army is bad at doing business

A Palestinian child raises up a paper ship reading 'No siege' during a rally to protest against the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip on November 30, 2013 at Gaza City harbour. [Mahmud Hams/AFP]

December 1st, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

Amnesty urges immediate end to Gaza blockade