Egypt relinquishes disputed Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Egypt relinquishes disputed Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt has agreed to hand over ownership of two disputed Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. The two countries agreed to maritime borders that give the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Riyadh, an Egyptian cabinet statement said on April 9. “This enables both countries to benefit from the exclusive economic zone […]