Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges - analysis

Sisi’s visit to the UAE underscores Egypt’s role in Gulf diplomacy, regional security, and Gaza, amid Saudi-UAE tensions and shifting Middle East alliances.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt on August 25, 2025.
US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.

Hamas economy expert: Lindsey Graham's warning exposes gap between Arab rhetoric and reality

Supporters of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) wave flags of the United Arab Emirates and of the STC, during a rally in Aden, Yemen, December 30, 2025.

How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer

Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon for him, stands next to his mother, Laila Soueif, and sister, Sanaa, at their home in Giza, Egypt, September 23, 2025.

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison


Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo to discuss Gaza, Lebanon, Red Sea - analysis

Historically, Saudi Arabia and Egypt were the two pillars of stability for the region, and both are friends of the United States.

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is greeted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his visit to Cairo, Egypt, October 15, 2024.

Cairo's two faces: 'Egypt has no interest in Israel defeating Hamas'

"Egyptians live in a kind of duality: on the one hand, they see with open eyes the Muslim Brotherhood growing in the Gaza Strip, and on the other hand, they want to harm Israel," says Eli Dekel.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visits the memorial and performance grounds after his swearing-in ceremony for his third term in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) in the east of Cairo, Egypt, on April 2.

Egypt's Sisi makes first presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years

Turkish President Erdogan and Egyptian President Sisi discussed Gaza, improved ties, and signed agreements on various sectors during a landmark meeting in Ankara.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shakes hands with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan after a signing ceremony in Ankara, Turkey September 4, 2024.

Trump may be on Egypt’s secret payroll with $10 million cash payment - Washington Post

The transfer could violate federal law banning US candidates from receiving foreign funds.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he campaigns in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.

Intelligence chiefs hold Doha summit in effort to close hostage deal

"There is an agreement over many points," a senior Egyptian source said, adding the negotiations will be back in Cairo on Thursday.

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2024

Egypt: How a once fabulously wealthy nation became mired in financial crisis

Today the once fabulously wealthy African country has become an economic basket case unable to finance its foreign debt of about $165b nor feed its burgeoning population of 114 million people.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visits the memorial and performance grounds after his swearing-in ceremony for his third term in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) in the east of Cairo, Egypt, on April 2.

Ex-Egyptian presidential candidate Tantawy found guilty of forgery

During the campaign for the 2023 election, which Sisi won with nearly 90% of the vote, Tantawy said dozens of family members and allies were arrested.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi waves as he arrives to the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal

Jordan’s Abdullah and Egypt’s Sisi discuss Gaza ceasefire, regional spillover

The two men met amid a flurry of high-level diplomatic conversations, as Egypt and Qatar seek to mediate a deal that would end the war.

 Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets with Jordan's King Abdullah during a summit on the conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza, in Cairo, Egypt, December 27, 2023.

Egyptian President Sisi seeks third term, elections begin

International election observers and human rights organizations have levied harsh criticism against Sisi’s government during his presidency.

 A person carries a picture of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the first day of the presidential election in Cairo, Egypt, December 10, 2023.

Egyptians head to polls in election overshadowed by Gaza war

Egyptians head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power.

 Vehicles pass under a billboard supporting presidential candidate and current Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in front of the al-Fattah al-Aleem Mosque at the New Administrative Capital (NAC) in the desert east of Cairo, Egypt December 8, 2023.