One of the world’s most sacred places Mount Sinai is being turned into a mega-resort

Mount Sinai, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to St Catherine’s Monastery, is undergoing a controversial transformation into a tourism hub, sparking backlash from the local Bedouin community, who have faced displacement and loss of heritage. While Egyptian authorities promote the development as a global gift, critics argue it disregards local needs and threatens the region’s cultural integrity.