Egypt
Middle Eastern attacks on Western press may increase
Cairo has barred a US journalist as a Saudi-funded outlet published a piece attacking a critical Washington Post editor
Middle EastEgypt may see smaller ridesharing profit margins
Ride-hailing apps have seen exponential growth in recent years, but Cairo plans tighter regulations for the industry
EgyptEgypt will swiftly advance constitutional amendments
A vote on proposed changes to the length of the presidential term, and letting Sisi stand again, has been moved forward
EgyptEgypt will take a hands-off approach to African Union
Sisi is set to take the AU chair, raising questions over Egypt’s engagement in Africa and commitment to planned reforms
EgyptReforms would further boost Egypt’s presidential power
MPs have proposed extending the presidential term, recreating an upper house and expanding a parliamentary quota system
EgyptEgypt will struggle to restore security to North Sinai
Egypt-US cargo flights, suspended since 2015 for security reasons, have resumed, but a curfew is in place in North Sinai
EgyptNew body will boost Egyptian and Israeli gas ambitions
Egypt hosted an Eastern Mediterranean gas forum, where six countries agreed to create a new regional cooperation body
EgyptMortgage access may limit Egypt’s real estate growth
The Egyptian real estate sector has seen strong growth in recent years, and is currently expanding at 20% annually
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