Egypt looks to help defend Saudi if asked

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday. “It is inconceivable that we would allow Saudi, its security or stability to be harmed,” Sisi said at a graduation ceremony at Egyptian Military Academy. He said Egypt was not seeking to attack anyone, but was prepared to act in defence.Sisi said Egypt would act in accordance with guidance from Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who visited Sisi on Sept 15,Saudi says intercepted drones over RiyadhSaudi Arabia said Saturday it had intercepted four drones, including over the capital Riyadh, as the country comes under repeated fire from Houthis. Riyadh leads a military coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised govt in its civil war with Iran-backed Houthis.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.