New research claims that 75 percent of Egyptians are satisfied with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s performance, according to a survey conducted by the public opinion research group, the Baseera Center. Maged Osman, who is the executive director of the Baseera Center, attributed the growing satisfaction with Sisi’s performance as linked to growing terrorism in the region, which the population perceives Egypt as relatively safe from – when compared to regional neighbours Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya. Meanwhile, the status of women’s condition in Egypt has deteriorated, according to Osman and his organization’s research. Osman pointed out that it is particularly bleak compared to other Arab countries including the United Arab Emirates, which appointed seven female government ministers in 2017. Osman added that foreign perceptions of Egypt is declining, due to decreasing support from foreign journalists, who are helping shape global perceptions of the country.

Source: Egypt Independent December 01, 2017 14:15 UTC