Egyptian border guard chief announces security coordination with Saudi Arabia

Egypt's Border Guard commander said Cairo coordinates with Saudi Arabia to secure their shared border and described campaigns against smuggling, illegal migration, and unauthorized gold mining.

• Dawoud said Egypt continuously coordinates with Saudi Arabia to secure their shared border and the Gulf of Aqaba, holding periodic meetings and exchanging security information.
• The commander stated that Egyptian forces have eliminated illegal immigration across Egypt's borders and tightened control over the western axis.
• Dawoud announced firm measures against unauthorized gold mining, conducted with the air force and intelligence agencies, securing mining areas.
• Dawoud said strong military presence along the eastern border has ended weapons and hazardous materials smuggling following developments in Palestine.
• Dawoud said Egypt and Saudi Arabia's joint security coverage now extends across the entire Gulf of Aqaba and the southern Red Sea, involving field security measures and real-time intelligence sharing.
• He said the coordination comes amid rapid regional security changes that require enhanced cooperation.