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Egypt's Tourism Goals Spark Bedouin Backlash and UNESCO Concerns

9/7/2025

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Egypt's tourism plans face backlash for excluding Bedouin communities, who feel marginalized since 1967.
The government targets 30 million visitors by 2028 to revitalize the economy post-COVID-19 and regional instability.
UNESCO expressed concerns in 2023 about developments in St. Catherine's area, calling for a conservation plan.
World Heritage Watch urged listing the site as a World Heritage Site in Danger.
Campaigners seek King Charles' support for the St. Catherine Foundation to protect its heritage.

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Story summary

Egypt's tourism plans face backlash for excluding Bedouin communities, who feel marginalized since 1967.
The government targets 30 million visitors by 2028 to revitalize the economy post-COVID-19 and regional instability.
UNESCO expressed concerns in 2023 about developments in St. Catherine's area, calling for a conservation plan.
World Heritage Watch urged listing the site as a World Heritage Site in Danger.
Campaigners seek King Charles' support for the St. Catherine Foundation to protect its heritage.