One of the world's most sacred places is being turned into a luxury mega-resort

The Egyptian government's plan to transform Mount Sinai, a sacred site and home to the Bedouin community, into a luxury mega-resort has sparked widespread backlash. Mount Sinai, also known as Jebel Musa, is a biblical site where Moses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments, and it holds immense religious and cultural significance. The proposed project aims to build hotels, villas, and other tourist facilities on the mountain, raising concerns about the impact on the fragile ecosystem and the displacement of the Bedouin people who have inhabited the region for centuries. Critics argue that the development will erode the natural and cultural heritage of the site, threatening its UNESCO World Heritage status. The plan has faced opposition from environmental groups, human rights organizations, and the Bedouin community, who fear the loss of their traditional way of life. The Egyptian government, however, maintains that the project will boost the local economy and promote tourism, despite concerns about the long-term sustainability and the protection of the site's cultural and natural integrity.