Egypt in the News on 8 October 2019

Protest-related stories continue to garner attention in the pages of the foreign press. Egyptian authorities randomly searching citizens’ phones and laptops on the street is part of a push to curb online dissent in response to recent protests, the Wall Street Journal says. Meanwhile, Al Monitor reports that pro-democracy activists in Jordan are taking note of the recent protests and are reorganizing in anticipation of renewed demonstrations,

Other headlines to keep on your radar this morning:

• Critics are questioning whether the renovation of St. Catherine’s airport is worth the EGP 1 bn investment, according to Al Monitor.
• Halal dating app Harmonica is getting attentionin the Arab Weekly after its acquisition by the US’ Match Group.