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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 350

Egypt-Saudi relations

The high-rise commercial building serving as the modern headquarters of Banque Misr (Bank of Egypt), in Cairo on February 9, 2023. (Amir MAKAR / AFP)
February 15, 2023, 6:39 am
Strapped for cash, Egypt sells off state assets to eager Gulf nations
Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are swooping in to buy shares in national companies, while also demanding economic reform and greater transparency
By Bassem Aboualabass
This photo taken on January 14, 2014, through the window of an airplane, shows the Red Sea's Tiran (foreground) and the Sanafir (background) islands in the Strait of Tiran between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. (Stringer/AFP)
December 23, 2022, 6:50 pm
Egypt said stalling implementation of Red Sea island transfer to Saudi Arabia
Report says deal finalized by Biden administration, which includes Saudi approval of Israeli overflights, is being held up by Cairo over bilateral issues with US
By ToI Staff
In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, is greeted by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, after their talks at the presidential palace, in Cairo, Egypt, June 21, 2022. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP)
November 29, 2022, 8:54 pm
Saudi Arabia extends terms of $5 billion in aid to cash-strapped Egypt
State media says expansion will allow Cairo to open ‘new financing channels with regional and international organizations,’ assist in sealing preliminary $3 billion deal with IMF
By AP
In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, is greeted by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, after their talks at the presidential palace, in Cairo, Egypt, June 21, 2022. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP)
June 22, 2022, 12:20 am
Saudi crown prince heads to Jordan after inking billions in deals with Egypt
Mohammed bin Salman to hold talks in Amman with King Abdullah, who is also set to attend upcoming summit in Saudi Arabia with Biden
By AP
A color-adjusted photo of a race car kicking up a trail of dust during stage two of the Dakar Rally between Al Wajh and Neom, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, January 6, 2020. (Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue; Illustration: Joshua Davidovich/Times of Israel)
June 16, 2021, 6:23 am
As Saudis sell city of the future, investors and critics see a desert mirage
Riyadh has big plans for Neom, its ultra-high-tech, world-class business hub just miles from Eilat, but skeptics say the project is overhyped and unlikely to succeed
By Sue Surkes
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, right, meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, Egypt, on March 4, 2018. (Mohammed Samaha/Egypt's state news agency, MENA via AP/File)
November 26, 2018, 11:59 pm
Saudi crown prince arrives in Cairo on regional tour
Mohammed bin Salman received by Egyptian president on third leg of maiden international trip since killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
By AFP
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, right, meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, Egypt, on March 4, 2018. (Mohammed Samaha/Egypt's state news agency, MENA via AP/File)
March 5, 2018, 7:29 pm
Egypt seeks closer ties during visit by Saudi crown prince
Sissi looks to Riyadh for investment, as he discusses Syrian, Yemen civil wars with Mohammed bin Salman
By Brian Rohan
In this Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 file photo, released by the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Saudi Press Agency via AP, File)
November 16, 2017, 8:47 am
Egypt tries to avoid a fight as allies escalate against Iran
Cairo walking a fine line in supporting Saudis, while seeking to avoid heightening tensions with Tehran
By Hamza Hendawi
Tiran Island, in the Red Sea, Egypt, February 10, 2017. (AP/Nariman El-Mofty)
June 24, 2017, 9:28 pm
Egypt’s Sissi ratifies handover of islands to Saudi Arabia
Deal has been the subject of a confusing legal battle and heated anti-government protests
By AFP
This photo taken on January 14, 2014, through the window of an airplane, shows the Red Sea's Tiran (foreground) and the Sanafir (background) islands in the Strait of Tiran between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. (Stringer/AFP)
June 21, 2017, 8:59 am
Egyptian court voids previous rulings on island transfer to Saudis
Move likely gives Sissi go ahead to hand over Gulf of Aqaba islands, which can be used to control access to Eilat
By AFP
Tiran Island, in the Red Sea, Egypt, February 10, 2017. (AP/Nariman El-Mofty)
June 19, 2017, 10:22 pm
Egypt islands deal with Saudis pits government against courts
Tiran and Sanafir command access to southern ports of Israel and Jordan; agreement to transfer them to Riyadh’s control earned Cairo billions in much needed cash
By Hamza Hendawi
This photo taken on January 14, 2014, through the window of an airplane, shows the Red Sea's Tiran (foreground) and the Sanafir (background) islands in the Strait of Tiran between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. (Stringer/AFP)
June 16, 2017, 12:31 pm
Arrests in Egypt as opposition calls for islands protest
Dozens of activists rounded up after Cairo agrees to give Tiran and Sanafir, at mouth of Gulf of Aqaba, to Saudi Arabia
By AFP
The Red Sea islands of Tiran, in the foreground, and Sanafir, in the background, sit at the the Strait of Tiran between Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia (Stringer/AFP/Getty Images, via JTA)
June 14, 2017, 7:01 pm
Egypt parliament okays island transfer to Saudi Arabia
Constitutional court still expected to review legality of deal for Tiran and Sanafir, which has angered many in the country
By AFP
The Red Sea islands of Tiran, in the foreground, and Sanafir, in the background, sit at the the Strait of Tiran between Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia (Stringer/AFP/Getty Images, via JTA)
June 13, 2017, 6:03 pm
Egypt parliament committee passes Saudi islands deal
Controversial agreement to relinquish 2 Red Sea territories to Riyadh clears legislative hurdle despite fierce protests
By Agencies
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, left, meets with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2017. (MENA via AP)
June 8, 2017, 4:47 pm
Egypt’s Sissi sees vindication in Gulf moves against Qatar
But by lining up behind Saudi Arabia, Egyptian leader has acknowledged that Riyadh is at top of regional pyramid
By Hamza Hendawi
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