Egypt Ends Rent Control System Than Aided Poor for Decades

Officials say a new law will rebalance a housing market long distorted by rigid rent controls, but many residents could be pushed out.

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Cairo Telecommunications Building Hit With 2nd Fire in a Week

A blaze on Thursday at one of Egypt’s main telecommunications hubs was extinguished, days after a larger fire there killed four people and disrupted internet, transport and banking services.

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As Gaza Crisis Deepens, Arab Leaders Are to Meet to Form a Plan

Trying to counter President Trump’s proposal to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders plan to meet in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss their own vision for the Palestinian territories. But they face an uphill climb.

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Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity

Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.

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Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Problem and an Opportunity

Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.

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A Stray Dog Climbed an Egyptian Pyramid. Along Came a Paraglider.

A video of a dog on a pyramid took off on social media — but only after it was appropriated and doctored.

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Egypt Feuds With Travel Blogger, Issuing 1,100-Word Response to Complaints

When a blogger criticized Cairo’s airport, Egypt’s government fired back, citing security footage, threatening legal action and asking, “Is it reasonable for a passenger to visit two lounges before a single flight?”

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