Sanafir Island
Egypt ratifies handover of two strategic islands to Saudi Arabia
Following months of legal wrangling and public protests, Egypt's president approved the transfer of the isles of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia, with opponents accusing the government of selling territory in exchange for Saudi subsidies.
Egypt lawmakers vote to give islands to Saudi Arabia
The lawmakers approved the agreement on Wednesday, following a heated debate in the chamber dominated by deputies loyal to former general Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Top Egypt court rejects islands transfer to Saudi Arabia
An Egyptian court ruled on Jan. 16 against the government's decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia - a landmark verdict likely to deepen tensions with the kingdom and embarrass Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.