Egypt announced on Sunday it would provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks on Riyadh's airport and Aramco.
President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi called for an urgent parliamentary session to authorize deployment of Egypt's powerful forces, following a meeting of the National Defence Council chaired by the president.
Sisi said Egypt would act on guidance from Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who visited in mid‑September after the Yemen conflict flared again.
The Houthi insurgents, backed by Iran, have targeted Riyadh's main airport and the world's largest oil exporter, Aramco, raising fears of a wider regional spill‑over.
Egypt’s decision follows years of economic ties; Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies poured billions into Egypt after the 2013 ouster of President Mohamed Morsi.
The emergency parliamentary session will open on Monday, with lawmakers set to debate the scope of support; meanwhile, families in Cairo are watching the unfolding drama.