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Latest in Tag: saudi arabia

The deal of economics: Egypt needs Saudi oil, but for what price?
Experts believe the US role made the rich oil country resume its oil shipments

Egypt to receive two gasoline shipments from Aramco by end of week
Regular timetable for shipments will be in place starting from April, states Ezz El Regal

Urgent Affairs Court to issue verdict in Red Sea islands case
Government supporters took Administrative Court agreement annulment to Urgent Affairs Court

Egypt will receive oil shipments from KSA late March: El Molla
Aramco stopped supplying Egypt with oil six months ago

Whither the Muslim World’s NATO?
Controversy and uncertainty over the possible appointment of a Pakistani general as commander of a 40-nation, Saudi-led, anti-Iranian military alliance dubbed the Muslim world’s NATO goes to the core of a struggle for Pakistan’s soul as the country reels from a week of stepped up political violence. It also constitutes a defining moment in Saudi …

Egypt ranks third in Africa in Facebook’s internet universality report
The report included 75 countries amongst which Egypt came 37th

Opening tender in Egypt-Saudi Arabia electricity project postponed to April
No political reasons for postponement, but the desire of both parties to properly implement the project, say sources

The Egyptian point of view, the Saudi point of view
In political science and international relations, among the approaches used in analysing human relations from the individual to the national level is what is known as “political communication.” Supporters of this approach say that many of the internal and external tensions of political life arise from the absence, weakness, or deformation of communication between the …

The Muslim world: liberals pay the price for Trump and Saudi-supported illiberalism
US president Donald Trump’s fuelling of Islamophobia with his newly imposed travel ban, as well as his war on the mainstream media, feed an increasing trend towards supremacism and intolerance as well as restrictions on freedom of expression, media, and religion across the Muslim world. In doing so, the president’s moves complicate rather than fortify …

Egypt, Turkey now have same stance on Syria; both support Al-Assad: SaeedÂ
Trump’s administration will have its cons that may affect Egypt, though it is better than Obama’s administration, says Saeed

Iran and Saudi Arabia struggle to reconcile differences
Tehran has claimed that 10 countries are willing to mediate a reconciliation between regional adversaries Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Without further discussion, Tiran and Sanafir are Egyptian
State Council judges have penned a new line in the honour of the Egyptian judicial record. One of the council’s judges said the decisively final word in the conflict between the Egyptian government and a major segment of the community on the sovereignty of the Tiran and Sanafir islands. Supporters and opponents shared different opinions …

France 2017: Germany power past Saudi Arabia to reach last 16
The European champions reached the knockout stages of the men’s World Handball Championship with two matches to spare. They easily defeated the Saudis 38-24 in France.Steffen Fäth was the standout player for the Germans with six goals as they cantered into the last 16 in France. The Saudis, seen as one of the weakest teams …

In Cartoon: The court has decided

Neither the people nor the state are allowed to let go of Egyptian land: State Council Â
Monday’s verdict asserted Egyptian sovereignty over the Red Sea islands

Lawyers and activists present documents to prove the Egyptian identity of Red Sea Islands

Defenders of the Red Sea islands sovereignty present constitutional, historical, legal context to disputed case
Controversy at peak ahead of expected court verdict on islands’ ownership

Democratic Current parties renew escalation plans over Red Sea islands, fail to deliver protest notification to authorities
Red Sea islands defenders confident in winning judicial battle, say opposition groups
Egypt to face off against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday
Egypt is slated to play against Saudi Arabia at 6pm on Wednesday, in the final match of the first round of the 22nd Edition of the Emirates Airlines Men’s Basketball Championship for Arab teams. On Tuesday, Egypt defeated Algeria 73-56. The championship is taking place at the Cairo International stadium. Photos courtesy of Ministry …

Monday’s arrested protesters in ‘Red Sea islands’ case facing investigations
The controversial agreement officially reached the parliament for discussion on MondayÂ

Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait until you see 2017
2016 was not a good year for Saudi Arabia. Sharply lowered oil prices sparked a domestic financial crisis that is forcing the country to restructure its economy. Saud Arabia’s bitter struggle with Iran for regional hegemony has embroiled it in wars and political conflicts which it has been unable to win, leaving Saudi Arabia no …

State Council to review lawsuit filed against cabinet’s approval of demarcation deal on 7 February
It is assumed that the agreement will be sent to the parliament on Sunday

Lawyer Khaled Ali files lawsuit against cabinet decision to send Red Sea Islands to parliament
The lawyer filed the lawsuit against the prime minister, the speaker of the parliament, the president, and the ministers of defence and foreign affairs

Urgent Affairs Court to issue verdict in ‘Red Sea islands’ case on 31 December
The “Red Sea islands” case has been the source of public controversy since April

How a fluctuating oil market is likely to impact Egypt
The oil market has been in decline for a considerable period of time, having experienced three consecutive years during which supply has outstripped demand. This has continued to drive prices down and created a depreciating marketplace, while forcing the intergovernmental Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to take decisive action.

Saudi official reported visit to GERD could deepen tensions with Egypt
Despite mounting tensions, Egyptian and Saudi officials insist bilateral relations have not been strained

Trump’s administration will include vital roles for Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel: Ibrahim

Foreign Affairs Minister attempts to alleviate tension with Saudi Arabia
Kuwait will mediate to bring Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s visions closer together, says Kuwaiti deputy foreign minister

Egypt should not impose its foreign policy on Saudi Arabia and vice versa: Al-Khouly

Iraqi Shia cleric Al-Sadr implores Egypt, Saudi Arabia to strive for unity with Iran
The prominent cleric called for protection of holy places across the Islamic world and made some bold suggestions as to how this could be achieved