Al Arabiya Sisi: Egypt and Saudi are leaders of Arab security Egypt and Saudi Arabia are vital for the security in the Arab region, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said on Thursday. The two allies, who are partners in the kingdom-led coalition striking Houthi militias in Yemen, are the "wings of Arab security," Sisi told graduates of the military academy. Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who also serves as defense minister, was also at the ceremony. Sisi added that the deputy crown prince's presence at the ceremony sent a "strong message" of cooperation to their people. "You will not see us but together," state-owned paper al-Ahram reported him as saying. Read more: http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2015/07/30/FM-Egypt-Saudi-solidarity-key-to-protect-regional-security-.html Defense News US Delivers F-16s To Egypt Ahead of Kerry Visit The United States began Thursday delivery of eight F-16 fighter jets to Egypt, according to its embassy in Cairo, the first since Washington fully lifted in March a freeze on arms delivery. The operation comes as Secretary of State John Kerry's prepares to visit Cairo for a "strategic dialogue" Sunday amid a warming in ties that were strained after the ouster of president Mohamed Morsi in 2013. Following the removal of Morsi, Washington froze $1.3 billion (€1.2 billion) in annual military aid to Egypt. Read more: http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/international/mideast-africa/2015/07/30/us-delivers-egypt-ahead-kerry-visit/30913029/ euronews Egypt prepares to inaugurate new Suez Canal Egypt has finished building its new Suez Canal, a project President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi regards as a symbol of national pride and a major chance to stimulate an economy suffering double-digit unemployment. The new canal, which will allow two-way traffic of larger ships, aims at expanding trade and reducing navigation time, along the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia. Vice-Admiral Mohab Mamish is chairman of the Suez Canal Authority: "We have successfully completed tests since last Saturday. Three large ships sailed through the canal, these vessels have passed safely and securely through which proves to everyone that the new canal is already safe for navigation." Read more: http://www.euronews.com/2015/07/30/egypt-prepares-to-inaugurate-new-suez-canal/
