Laila El-Abd

New oil and gas discoveries: more than hot air?

Urban & Economy_

Egypt keeps announcing new oil and gas finds, but most are too small to reverse falling output or curb costly energy imports.

Laila El-Abd_ 19-5-2026

New oil and gas discoveries: more than hot air?

The Zohr pipedream: Egypt's enduring gas gap

Urban & Economy_

Eni’s $8B pledge revives hopes for Egypt’s gas comeback, but insiders say there’s no new Zohr, and the giant field won’t return to peak output.

Laila El-Abd_ 3-2-2026

The Zohr pipedream: Egypt's enduring gas gap

Buried in paperwork, Egypt’s gold incentives fail to glitter

Urban & Economy_

Egypt pitched new incentives to lure gold explorers, but the Sukari mine’s discoverer calls them cosmetic. Experts want transparent rules and predictable costs.

Laila El-Abd_ 6-1-2026

Buried in paperwork, Egypt’s gold incentives fail to glitter

Evicted by inflation: The rising cost of renting in Egypt’s working-class districts

Urban & Economy_

Rents in Egypt’s working-class neighborhoods are skyrocketing, forcing families to downsize, delay marriage, and give up essentials just to keep a roof overhead.

Laila El-Abd_ 12-11-2025

Evicted by inflation: The rising cost of renting in Egypt’s working-class districts