Business Standard

Saudi Arabia transfers $2 billion to Egypt

Image

IANS Cairo

Saudi Arabia has transferred $2 billion to the Central Bank of Egypt as a deposit for five years without interest, state-run Ahram Online reported Sunday.

On July 9, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ordered financial assistance worth $5 billion to Egypt including $2 billion in the form of oil and gas products, $2 billion as a deposit and $1 billion as a grant, reports Xinhua.

Also, the United Arab Emirates offered a $3 billion aid package to Egypt, where the military has ousted the Muslim Brotherhood regime of Mohamed Morsi sparking violent protests.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jul 21 2013 | 7:31 PM IST

Explore News