Egypt-Saudi Arabia relations
Tourism Ministry on high alert for Umra season
Egypt
July 23, 2012
Tourism Ministry on high alert for Umra season
The Tourism Ministry has gone on high alert as the Umra pilgrimage season begins this Ramadan. The ministry will hold…
Egypt and Saudi won’t allow external interference, says ambassador
Egypt
July 18, 2012
Egypt and Saudi won’t allow external interference, says ambassador
Cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia does not constitute a threat to anyone, Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Ahmed al-Qattan said…
Charges against Egyptian lawyer officially issued, Saudi paper says
Egypt
July 9, 2012
Charges against Egyptian lawyer officially issued, Saudi paper says
Saudi authorities have approved the charges against Egyptian lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawy, a Saudi newspaper said Monday. Al-Madina newspaper quoted National…
Nayef’s demise: Relief for the Brothers?
Opinion
June 25, 2012
Nayef’s demise: Relief for the Brothers?
The demise of Saudi Crown Prince Nayef will have significant repercussions not only in the Gulf but also on the…
Saudi finance minister: US$2.7 bn aid package for Egypt being finalized
Egypt
May 22, 2012
Saudi finance minister: US$2.7 bn aid package for Egypt being finalized
Saudi Arabia is in the process of finalizing a US$2.7 billion aid package for Egypt, the Gulf kingdom’s finance minister…
Wife of lawyer detained in Saudi may take case to international court
Egypt
May 17, 2012
Wife of lawyer detained in Saudi may take case to international court
The wife of Ahmed al-Gizawy, a lawyer and activist imprisoned by Saudi Arabian authorities, said she is considering taking his…
Saudi ambassador meets with Abouel Fotouh
Egypt
May 14, 2012
Saudi ambassador meets with Abouel Fotouh
Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Ahmed al-Qattan met with presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, according to a statement issued by…
Suspects accused of helping Saudi-detained lawyer deny charges
Egypt
May 13, 2012
Suspects accused of helping Saudi-detained lawyer deny charges
Two people alleged by Saudi prosecutors to have been working with Egyptian lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawy to smuggle and distribute drugs…
Egypt gets US$1 bn from Saudis, clearing IMF hurdle
Business
May 10, 2012
Egypt gets US$1 bn from Saudis, clearing IMF hurdle
Saudi Arabia has transferred US$1 billion to Egypt's central bank, an Egyptian minister said on Thursday, in a move seen…
The Brotherhood goes to Saudi
Opinion
May 6, 2012
The Brotherhood goes to Saudi
Unlikely circumstances came together in the past few days to mend ties between Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood. Since…