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Cairo navigates Saudi–UAE rivalry

President Sisi visited the UAE and Turkey amid a growing tug-of-war for regional influence between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomes Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 9, 2026.

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In today’s edition:

  • As Iran's Larijani lands in Oman, Israeli PM flies to Washington ahead of next US-Iran talks
  • Egypt's UAE-Saudi balancing act
  • Indonesia prepares to send up to 8,000 troops for Gaza peacekeeping force
  • UAE-Algeria ties fray over Libya, Morocco, Israel

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