Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egypt President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

According to Chinese state media Xinhua, Xi said that China and Egypt "set an example of friendship, solidarity, and coordination between developing countries, with strong political mutual trust."

China's President Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wave upon his arrival at the Cairo International Airport, in Cairo, Egypt, September 1, 2026.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett.

Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt on August 25, 2025.

Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges - analysis

US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.

Hamas economy expert: Lindsey Graham's warning exposes gap between Arab rhetoric and reality


Egyptian President Sisi seeks third term, elections begin

International election observers and human rights organizations have levied harsh criticism against Sisi’s government during his presidency.

 A person carries a picture of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the first day of the presidential election in Cairo, Egypt, December 10, 2023.

Egyptians head to polls in election overshadowed by Gaza war

Egyptians head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power.

 Vehicles pass under a billboard supporting presidential candidate and current Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in front of the al-Fattah al-Aleem Mosque at the New Administrative Capital (NAC) in the desert east of Cairo, Egypt December 8, 2023.

Cairo Peace Summit: Paradigm shift for Palestinians or toothless diplomacy?

While Mideastern leaders focused on prioritizing Palestinian rights for the first time in decades, Western leaders condemned Hamas.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates stands for a photograph, during the Cairo Summit for Peace, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, King Hamad bin Isa

Egypt’s Sisi seeks renewed mandate in a country in crisis - opinion

Given his grip on power, Egypt's Sisi will certainly win his third term in office, but he knows that a long, hard, uphill struggle lies ahead.

 EGYPT’S PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo, on Sunday.

Egypt's President Sisi in talks to get aid to Gaza, presidency says

Israeli bombardments on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt, the main crossing out of Gaza not controlled by Israel, have disrupted operations there.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023

Critics question timing of Egypt’s upcoming presidential election

The accelerated election schedule sparks debate about the country’s political and economic stability.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in Cairo, Egypt on September 14, 2023.

Egypt-Saudi ties grow stronger as leaders meet

Reports in the West have sought to portray Riyadh as potentially reducing investment in Egypt. However, it appears Egypt-Saudi ties are as strong as ever.

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 03, 2023

Egypt's Sisi discusses nuclear plant, grains trade with Russian officials

Construction by Russia's state-owned energy corporation Rosatom of Egypt's first nuclear plant at El Dabaa is expected to take until at least 2030.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

In Egypt, Pentagon chief seeks to balance human rights and security

US officials say the United States can only take limited steps against allies on rights issues if it wants to avoid rival powers gaining influence.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin lands in Cairo, Egypt, March 8, 2023.

Egyptian-American political commentator returns to US after release from Dubai

Osman was arrested in the UAE in November due to online criticism he made of the government of Abdel-Fatah El Sisi.

 Women walk past the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 11, 2021