Issam Fadel
Arab World Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry participated on Sunday in the joint consultative meeting with GCC foreign ministers in Riyadh (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Cairo Holds Addis Ababa Responsible for Failure of GERD Talks

The dispute over Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) returned Sunday to the frontline after Cairo held Addis Ababa responsible for the failure of…

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Arab World Part of the session on high prices (Egyptian National Dialogue)

Egypt Launches 2nd Round of National Dialogue Focusing on Economic Sessions

The second round of the Egyptian National Dialogue sessions focused on the economic crisis in the country amid aspirations to provide urgent solutions to “high…

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Arab World An election banner for Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in Cairo (EPA)

Egypt’s Presidential Candidates Reject Return of Muslim Brotherhood

Days before the start of Egypt’s presidential elections, statements by the four candidates reflected identical positions summed up in their refusal to the…

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Arab World Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly speaks before parliament. (Egyptian government)

Egypt Pledges ‘Decisive Response’ to Confront Palestinian Displacement

Egypt is committed to safeguarding its national security and considers any attempt to displace Palestinians forcibly an infringement upon its sovereignty,…

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Arab World A round of talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) ( Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources)

New Round of Long-Term Talks over GERD

A new round of long-term negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) continued Tuesday with the participation of the irrigation ministers of…

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Arab World A new round of negotiations kicked off in Cairo on Monday over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) at the ministerial level (Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation)

Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia Kick Off New Round of Talks over GERD

A new round of negotiations at the ministerial level between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan kicked off in Cairo on Monday over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam …

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Arab World Judges of the National Elections Authority await potential Egyptian presidential candidates (EPA)

Egyptian Opposition Moves to 'Boycott' Presidential Elections

Major Egyptian opposition forces announced they were considering boycotting the upcoming presidential election due to restrictions on individuals who wish to…

Issam Fadel (Cairo)
Arab World Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. (Egyptian cabinet)

Egypt Grants ‘Illegal’ Residents 3 Months to Legitimize their Stay

Egypt has granted “illegal” residents a three-month period to legitimize their stay as per the “conditions and regulations” stated in a cabinet decision. …

Issam Fadel (Cairo)