Sisi is sworn in as Egyptian president after winning more than 97 percent of votes in the controversial March election.

As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, we examine how children are embracing the spiritual time in the multicultural UAE. We also travel to Cairo to shine a light on ‘fawanees’, the colourful lanterns which hold great cultural significance for Egyptians at this time of the year.

Egyptian craftsman remains loyal to the dying art of horse-drawn carriage manufacturing.

As polls open in Egypt's presidential elections current leader Abdel Fatah al-Sisi looks set to secure a second term, amid criticism over the vote's questionable democratic credentials.

The choice is between the incumbent Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, who is seeking a second four-year term, and Ghad Party head Moussa Mostafa Moussa.

This latest discovery is in an area known to house ancient catacombs from the Pharaonic Late Period and the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Three Egyptian policemen saved the life of a five-year-old boy as he fell from a third-floor-balcony in the city of Assuit.

The army says former military chief of staff Sami Anan broke the law by running for president without permission.

Mr Pence's trip to Egypt, the first leg of a Middle East tour, was marred by continuing anger over the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital last month.

Advances in technology are having a big impact on a broad range of industries, provoking intense debate about the future of work.

Says tunnels used to supply upsurge in rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel.

A funeral procession carried Abdullah Zidan's body through Gaza a day after he was allegedly shot dead by Egyptian naval forces.

Diplomats from six Arab countries have pledged to seek international recognition of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

A British woman has been sentenced to three years in prison in Egypt after bringing around 300 painkiller tablets into the country from the UK

Authorities hope the discovery of the tombs and their contents, including a mummy, will help attract more foreign visitors to boost the country's ailing tourism industry

The country is reeling after the deadliest militant attack in its modern history

The death toll in Egypt's worst militant attack in modern history has now passed 300