President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sat down for two one-on-one interviews yesterday, according to an Ittihadiya statement. Egyptian-Saudi relations were the focal point of El Sisi’s interview with Asharq Alawsat newspaper, the statement says. With business news outlet CNBC, the president discuss Egypt-US relations, the upcoming presidential race, and recent improvements in economy and tourism. El Sisi also told CNBC that the World Youth Forum (WYF) taking place in Sharm El Sheikh is “an exceptional opportunity to build bridges between youth from across the globe.” Neither interview has run as yet.