The Underlying Reasons Behind President Sisi’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Recent reports from Egyptian sources shed light on President Abdel Fattah Sisi’s trip to Saudi Arabia, indicating that the primary objective of this visit is to mitigate the tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

Although the official narrative suggests that Sisi’s discussions in Jeddah, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, focused on the developments in Gaza and various regional and international issues, insiders reveal that the visit is fundamentally aimed at addressing the discord between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates concerning Yemen and other regional matters.According to Al-Akhbar reports indicate that Mohammed bin Salman is insisting on a ‘practical apology’ from Abu Dhabi for past grievances. This demand stems not only from Riyadh’s perception of threats to its interests but also from the UAE’s obstruction of Saudi initiatives through actions that conflict with Riyadh’s objectives.