Cairo, Oct 17, 2026 (AFP) - Egypt parliament to consider authorising help for Saudi Arabia: state media

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Egypt's parliament will meet in an emergency session on Sunday after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi requested authorisation that could allow Egypt to support the defence of Saudi Arabia, if requested by the kingdom. "The House of Representatives, headed by Counsellor Hisham Badawi, will hold an emergency session tomorrow, Sunday, in response to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's call," state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported. maf/ris ...

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