Egypt

Bawabat: the gateway where Egyptians come to attain peace

A space for meditation, Bawabat attracts people from all walks of life as the healing community inspires them to leave their traumas and worries behind and hope for all good things in life.

Both far-right and Arab autocrats fuel extremism worldwide

Experts believe that recent New Zealand far-right attacks are aimed at radicalising Muslim youth around the world, while Arab autocrats are complementing such plans with their oppressive policies against their citizens.

Three imprisoned Saudi women activists win prestigious PEN award

Jailed activists Nouf Abdulaziz, Loujain al Hathloul and Eman al Nafjan bag Freedom to Write Award, PEN America announces.

Have Arab nations submitted to the 'strength' of Israel?

Israel is expanding its reach by building relations with Arab and Muslim countries ahead of its April 9 parliamentary vote. Some see the move as an attempt to dominate the region and isolate the Palestinians further.

Can politics change the fact that Arab tourists love Turkey?

Arab visitors to Turkey, especially from Gulf nations, have steadily increased in recent years as have tensions between Turkey and some Gulf countries. So far it hasn't bled into the tourist scene, but there have been attempts to link the two.

Who will be Algeria's next president after 20 years of Bouteflika?

Algeria’s ailing president will not seek a fifth term, following mass demonstrations against his 20-year rule. Now the world is poised to see who becomes the next leader.

Turkey tops the international weapon export rating

In light of 2023 vision for advancing defence technology and capacity, Turkey has increased its arms exports by 170 percent in four years, according to SIPRI.

Who is Palestine's new prime minister?

Mohammad Shtayyeh took the post of prime minister after the former prime minister resigned six weeks ago. The post comes with a tough mandate at a time when Palestinians have been completely sidelined.

Malaysia deports six Egyptians despite concerns over torture, rights abuses

The suspects include five people who allegedly confessed to being part of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and the Tunisian and one of the Egyptians deported were members of Ansar al Sharia al Tunisia, says Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun.

Russia's growing intervention in Libyan civil war

After Syria, Russia focuses its attention on Libya by supporting mercenaries and sending weapons to Khalifa Haftar, who is controlling the east of the country.

Egyptian regime leaves Muslim Brotherhood prisoners to die

Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed al Beltagy has been denied access to healthcare in an Egyptian prison, leaving his health in a perilous condition.

Will Trump really run in 2020?

If he survives the Mueller probe, Americans may well hold him to account on his foreign policy trail of havoc.