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Egypt, UK to Boost Bilateral Security, Intelligence Cooperation

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi receives Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore. (Egyptian Presidency)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi receives Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore. (Egyptian Presidency)
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Egypt, UK to Boost Bilateral Security, Intelligence Cooperation

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi receives Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore. (Egyptian Presidency)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi receives Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore. (Egyptian Presidency)

Egypt's President received on Monday Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore during which Abdul Fattah al-Sisi stressed the importance of boosting bilateral cooperation with the UK in various fields, primarily security and intelligence.

The meeting was also attended by Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Services Abbas Kamel and the British Ambassador in Cairo.

Egyptian presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said that the meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral security and intelligence cooperation on various related issues. Radi added that after welcoming Moore, Sisi asked him to convey greetings to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and stressed that Egypt has placed great importance on bilateral cooperation in various fields.

As extremism continues to spread regionally and globally, Sisi stressed that it is imperative that all countries unite to confront it. He recommended implementing a comprehensive approach that includes isolating extremist ideological mindset.

The president added that values such as moderation and dialogue must be upheld in parallel with strengthening and supporting development efforts and restoring the institutions in those countries suffering from crises in the region.

Both Sisi and Moore exchanged views on updates related to several regional issues of common interest. The meeting addressed tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean region, as well as the crisis in Libya.

Sisi briefed the UK official on Egypt’s vision regarding the Libyan crisis, stressing support to political solutions, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the need to abide by the ceasefire.

Moore conveyed to Sisi greetings from the British PM, saying his country is proud of its strong ties with Cairo.

He further praised Sisi’s efforts to consolidate regional security and stability, which has assured Egypt’s role as a center of stability within the region as a whole, especially in combating terrorism and illegal immigration.

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Saudi Arabia Makes History with Adoption of Riyadh Treaty on Design Law

Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Makes History with Adoption of Riyadh Treaty on Design Law

Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Photo of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia has made history by uniting the 193 member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to adopt the Riyadh Treaty on Design Law. This landmark achievement, realized after two decades of deliberation, underscores the Kingdom’s leadership in enhancing the global intellectual property system.

The announcement came at the conclusion of the Riyadh Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty, a rare event for WIPO, which has not held a diplomatic conference outside Geneva for more than a decade. It was also the first such event hosted in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, representing the final stage of negotiations to establish an agreement aimed at simplifying and standardizing design protection procedures across member states.

Over the past two weeks, intensive discussions and negotiations among member states culminated in the adoption of the Riyadh Treaty, which commits signatory nations to a unified set of requirements for registering designs, ensuring consistent and streamlined procedures worldwide. The agreement is expected to have a significant positive impact on designers, enabling them to protect their creations more effectively and uniformly across international markets.

At a press conference held on Friday to mark the event’s conclusion, CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem highlighted the economic potential of the new protocol.

Responding to a question from Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Suwailem noted the substantial contributions of young Saudi men and women in creative design. He explained that the agreement will enable their designs to be formally protected, allowing them to enter markets as valuable, tradable assets.

He also emphasized the symbolic importance of naming the convention the Riyadh Treaty, stating that it reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing influence as a bridge between cultures and a global center for innovative initiatives.

The treaty lays critical legal foundations to support designers and drive innovation worldwide, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s vision of promoting international collaboration in the creative industries and underscoring its leadership in building a sustainable future for innovators.

The agreement also advances global efforts to enhance creativity, protect intellectual property, and stimulate innovation on a broader scale.

This achievement further strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for groundbreaking initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to nurturing creativity, safeguarding designers’ rights, and driving the development of creative industries on an international scale.

The Riyadh Diplomatic Conference, held from November 11 to 22, was hosted by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and attracted high-ranking officials and decision-makers from WIPO member states.