Egypt Economy

Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis

Even if it is the first visit in a decade by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Egypt, and relations between the countries keep growing, China still seems to be cautious with its policy.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Chinese President Xi Jinping walks past guards of honour as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, August 31, 2026.
Flags from Egypt and Ethiopia.

Ethiopia accuses Egypt of driving up tensions in Nile dam standoff after int'l law accusations

The criticism centers on Egypt’s response to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, with Ethiopian officials alleging Cairo is using threats and regional pressure.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi greets Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas at an emergency Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday. The Egyptian plan on rebuilding Gaza threatens Israel’s security, strengthens Hamas, and undermines US strategic interests, the writer maintains.

Egypt’s Gaza strategy: Ceasefire talks and a bold reconstruction plan - opinion

Egypt has a central role in the Gaza conflict and has hosted many rounds of ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations.

|ByNEVILLE TELLER
A CONTAINER SHIP sails near the Suez Canal Bridge, known as the ‘Peace Bridge.’ The Hamas-Israel war is causing severe damage to the Egyptian economy, with the most impacted sectors being the Suez Canal and tourism, the writer says.

Egypt needs to consider its economy in Gaza war outlook - opinion

The Gaza war’s impact on Egypt’s economy is not hidden.

|ByELIE PODEH

Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents trickle in

The new city is designed to serve as a high-tech model for Egypt's future, away from the clutter and chaos of Cairo.

JANUARY 4, 2024ByREUTERS
A general view of buildings and a mosque in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) east of Cairo, Egypt, December 26, 2023.

Critics question timing of Egypt’s upcoming presidential election

The accelerated election schedule sparks debate about the country’s political and economic stability.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023ByDEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in Cairo, Egypt on September 14, 2023.