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Egypt’s Sisi Arrives in Doha on Rare Visit, Is Welcomed by Sheikh Tamim

In this photo provided by Egypt's presidency media office, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, right, accompanies Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, on his arrival in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Sept.13, 2022. (Egyptian Presidency Media Office via AP)
In this photo provided by Egypt's presidency media office, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, right, accompanies Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, on his arrival in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Sept.13, 2022. (Egyptian Presidency Media Office via AP)
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Egypt’s Sisi Arrives in Doha on Rare Visit, Is Welcomed by Sheikh Tamim

In this photo provided by Egypt's presidency media office, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, right, accompanies Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, on his arrival in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Sept.13, 2022. (Egyptian Presidency Media Office via AP)
In this photo provided by Egypt's presidency media office, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, right, accompanies Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, on his arrival in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Sept.13, 2022. (Egyptian Presidency Media Office via AP)

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Qatar on Tuesday on a rare two-day official visit.

He was welcomed at the airport by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

It is the first visit in nine years by an Egyptian president to Qatar.

It is the first by Sisi after Cairo and Doha mended relations in wake of a diplomatic rift.

An informed Egyptian source told Asharq Al-Awsat that Cairo hopes the visit would achieve “tangible progress” over political understandings related to Gaza, Libya and other issues of common interest.

Sisi is accompanied by Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri and chief of intelligence Abbas Kamel.

Sheikh Tamim had visited Egypt in June.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain had boycotted Qatar since 2017 over charges it supported terrorism.

An agreement signed in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla ended the row early last year, and Qatar and Egypt have moved to rebuild relations.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives UNRWA Commissioner-General

Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)
Saudi FM receives UNRWA Commissioner-General. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the strong partnership between the Kingdom and UNRWA. They also reviewed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address key challenges related to these issues.
In a related context, Arab reactions continue after Israel’s publications of maps annexing parts of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs slammed Israel’s “extremist” acts that reflect Israel’s “intentions to consolidate its occupation and continue its flagrant violation of the sovereignty of those nations.”
Saudi Arabia reiterated its call for the international community to fulfill its role in halting Israel’s violations against the countries and peoples of the region.
The Kingdom emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty and borders of nations to prevent further escalation of regional crises and to support efforts aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive peace.

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, also issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s maps publications, saying it “reflects a state of right-wing extremism and religious obsession prevailing within the Israeli government”.