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In this July 13, 2012 file photo, Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi speaks to reporters at the Presidential palace in Cairo. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)

Mursi digs himself into a hole

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Jun 22, 2013 | Opinion

A few days ago, I watched an interview with the Egyptian tourism minister on a foreign media outlet. He was trying to convince the audience that Egypt is still a hospitable country, and promised that the government would not interfere in foreign tourists’ affairs—what...

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Iranian tourists visit the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor on June 3, 2013 (AFP PHOTO / STR)

Mursi appoints Salafist as Luxor governor

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 17, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The choice of a new governor for the province that is home to one of Egypt’s most popular tourist destinations has raised eyebrows both in Egypt and abroad. The province of Luxor will now be headed by Adel Asaad Al-Khayyat, a 52-year-old...

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Night watchmen guard the wreckage of a hot air balloon that crashed in Luxor. (R)

Egypt Balloon Crash Investigation Underway

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 27, 2013 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—As the investigation into one of the deadliest balloon accidents in history gets under way in Egypt, speculation is growing about the future of Egypt’s vital tourism industry. Egyptian authorities have suspended balloon flights in the province...