Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the President of Egypt. Known for his military-backed governance, emphasis on regional stability, and Egypt's role as a key Arab mediator in Palestinian-Israeli affairs. Recently, al-Sisi has appealed to Trump to halt regional conflict and conducted Gulf diplomacy condemning Iranian aggression. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026
Saudi Arabia opposed including Egypt in the tripartite defense alliance with Pakistan and Turkey, per Middle East Eye. Riyadh is frustrated with President al-Sisi and no longer views Cairo as a strategic asset. Turkey had said Egypt may also join. It marks a shift for bin Salman, who once funded and protected Egypt.
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Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited the UAE and Qatar, calling Iran’s attacks “sinful and unjustified.” He said Arab Gulf security is “an extension of Egyptian national security” and pledged full support to maintain stability in the GCC.
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