China’s President Xi Jinping is visiting Cairo on 20 January in his first visit to the region. The visit is expected to see infrastructure deals signed, and provision of much-needed foreign exchange to Egypt’s banks.
The Egyptian Parliament has approved a controversial new anti-terrorism law by 457 to 24 votes, with no amendments.
Islamic State affiliate Wilayat Sinai (Sinai Province) has reportedly claimed responsibility for an attack on a tour bus at the Three Pyramids Hotel, near the Giza pyramids.
A UK parliamentary delegation has stated they would recommend that Sharm el-Sheikh-UK flights be resumed.
Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has announced that permits will no longer be issued to companies importing gas from Israel, or cooperating with Israeli companies on natural gas deals.
Read the C Small Solutions View from Egypt on Eastern Mediterranean gas exploration.