Egypt Secures Release of Nine fishermen from Saudi Arabia

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the release of nine Egyptian fishermen who were detained in Saudi Arabia.

The crew members were on a fishing vessel named Mohamed Abu Al-Azaim when authorities intercepted them in the Tabuk region along the Red Sea coast. The detention occurred on 16 October after the boat entered Saudi territorial waters without the required authorization. The ministry stated that the vessel was heading back to Egypt at the time of the incident.

Following diplomatic coordination between Egyptian and Saudi authorities, the crew members were freed and the vessel received fuel and food for their return journey. The Egyptian government advised fishermen and vessel operators to follow maritime navigation rules and obtain permits before entering neighboring waters. The ministry warned that ignoring these regulations could lead to legal issues and threaten the safety of the workers.