The #MeToo movement is hurting Egyptian women, Egyptian playwright Dalia Basiouny said according to The National. “As soon as a woman makes [an accusation] public, society accuses her,” the Fulbright Arts Grant recipient said at a panel discussion at NYU Abu Dhabi, in reference to the previous arrest of women for speaking out on harassment.

A sense of normalcy returns to those living in North Sinai’s largest city, El-Arish, following years of terrorist attacks on the city, according to the Associated Press. For the past six to seven months, residents of El-Arish have resumed their normal lives with schools in session, a new housing project underway and a factory back to work. The Armed Forces launched an all-out offensive 10 months ago. Military presence is still prevalent in El-Arish to ensure the city remains safe and protected.

Other headlines worth noting this morning:

• The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA)’s fight with Apple is gaining international attention. Bloomberg has taken note of accusations against the US iPhone maker violated competition laws. AFP, AppleInsider and Venturebeat also have the story. We had chapter and verse earlier this week here and here.
• An Egyptian lawyer was arrested in Alexandria yesterday after posting a picture of himself wearing a yellow vest similar to those worn by French protesters, according to Reuters. Egypt has restricted the sale of yellow vests to avoid copycat protests ahead of the eighth anniversary of the 25 January uprising.