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Muslim Brotherhood Faces Growing Challenges in Egypt

The entry of this trend into Egyptian society has been eased by migratory, commercial, and religious links to the Arabian Peninsula. Despite recently being overtaken by Asians, millions of Egyptians have worked as migrant laborers in the Gulf, particularly in Saudi Arabia.7 As these workers return, some bring a Saudi-style religious conservatism with them.8 Similarly, Saudi Arabian investment in Egypt has increased dramatically, reaching $1 billion in 2005 and steadily growing since.9 ..

Young Muslims

According to the U.N., in 2005 more than 54 percent of Egypt’s population was younger than 24. The numbers are similar for almost every other Muslim country..