The Washington Times Good news in Egypt Good news is not an export from the Middle East, but sometimes there's a nugget of something not so bad for the patient. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi is resuming Egypt's role as leader of the Arab world. He has had no particular help from President Obama, who prefers to "lead from behind." Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/sep/28/editorial-good-news-in-egypt/ Reuters Egypt tourism industry expects moderate growth in 2015 Egypt's tourism industry, hit by years of political upheaval and militant violence, is expected to post moderate growth this year and hopes a global advertising campaign will revive the sector vital for economic recovery, the tourism minister said. Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/28/us-egypt-tourism-idUSKCN0RS10F20150928 Middle East Economy Currency woes hinder Egypt's economy Egypt's war against its foreign currency black market may have successfully damped the illicit trade in dollars, but it has left many businesses struggling and is being blamed for contributing to the country's economic slowdown. Read more: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/be7ab092-6136-11e5-97e9-7f0bf5e7177b.html#axzz3n7J54OFr