The kingdom used to send money to poorer countries like Egypt with few strings attached. But it is increasingly leveraging its economic power for influence in the Middle East and beyond.
Tag: Egypt
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At Long Last, a Donkey Family Tree
In a new study, genetics and archaeology combine to reveal the ancient origins of humanity’s first beast of burden.
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In Egypt, Eggs Are Becoming a Luxury and Lenders Are Setting Terms
After months of punishing inflation and a plummeting currency value, Egyptians are growing louder about an economic crisis. In exchange for a bailout, the I.M.F. is imposing stern conditions on the government.
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Archaeologists Devise a Better Clock for Biblical Times
A new approach to studying the history of Old Testament conflicts, courtesy of Earth’s geomagnetic record.
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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.