Saudi Embassy in Cairo Calls on Citizens to Register their Residency in Egypt 

A view of the Saudi Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. (Saudi Embassy on Facebook)
A view of the Saudi Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. (Saudi Embassy on Facebook)
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Saudi Embassy in Cairo Calls on Citizens to Register their Residency in Egypt 

A view of the Saudi Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. (Saudi Embassy on Facebook)
A view of the Saudi Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. (Saudi Embassy on Facebook)

The Saudi Embassy in Egypt called on Monday its citizens to respect residency regulations by registering their residency should they have been living in the country for over six months.

It said Saudis must head to the General Administration of Passports, Immigration and Nationality to obtain a residency card by the end of June at the latest.

In a statement, the embassy stressed the “need to hold a residency card as proof of identity and to cooperate with Egyptian authorities when asked to present it.”

Egypt estimates that there are around 9 million refugees and foreign expatriates living in the country.

Months ago, the Egyptian government had called on all resident foreigners to obtain a smart residency card by June 30.

Deputy head of the Egyptian council for foreign affairs Salah Halima explained that the Saudi statement was a “reminder to Saudi nationals who may not have been following up on Egyptian government decisions to register their residency” to receive the smart card.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, he added that the statement “reflects the embassy’s keenness on ensuring that its citizens respect Egyptian laws.”

Obtaining the card will allow the holders to benefit from services provided by the card. It will also help speed up procedures in cases of any emergency, he went on to say.

The development took place days after Saudi national Hattan Shatta went missing in Egypt, stirring public debate.

Egyptian authorities later announced that he had been found dead, ruling our foul play and adding that he had died from health reasons.

The Saudi embassy had expressed its gratitude to Egyptian authorities for their efforts in uncovering the cause of his death.



Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
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Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA

Oman warned on Wednesday against the growing military escalation between Israel and Iran and stepped up its diplomatic efforts to shield the region from the risk of a broader conflict.

Qatar, also intensifying its mediation, said it was working with regional and international partners to end the Israeli-Iranian confrontation. This came as Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.

According to the Qatari state news agency, the letter focused on bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.

On Tuesday, Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and advisor to the Prime Minister, said Doha was in constant contact with friends and partners in and outside the region to help end the escalating conflict.

“Qatar is engaging all parties to narrow differences and reach a scenario that puts an end to this dangerous escalation,” he said.

Al Ansari added that Qatar was working closely with regional and international actors to revive negotiations and de-escalate tensions to prevent the region from sliding into a potentially devastating war.

He said the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister had spoken with several international officials in recent days, voicing strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated violations and attacks, which he said undermine efforts to achieve peace.

Al Ansari stressed the urgent need for collective regional and global action to reduce tensions and resolve disputes through diplomacy.

In Muscat, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held talks with his Arab counterparts and key international partners, including EU foreign policy chief and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas.

According to Omani sources, the discussions focused on tackling rising regional tensions triggered by Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent response, part of a broader crisis that has been intensifying since early Friday.

The talks also addressed the need to align international positions, increase political and legal pressure to halt Israeli attacks, and push for comprehensive negotiations aimed at restoring stability and averting further military escalation.

Al Busaidi urged an immediate end to what he called a “tragic war threatening regional security” and called for heightened diplomatic pressure to revive a political solution.