UAE, Egypt Urge Civilian Transition Amid Sudan Conflict and Regional Ceasefire Efforts

Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE's president, called for an immediate ceasefire and a civilian-led transition in Sudan during the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the UAE's readiness to increase humanitarian aid despite current restrictions. Egypt reaffirmed its support for Sudan's Government of Hope, led by Dr. Kamal Idris, rejecting any parallel administration and emphasizing the importance of a ceasefire and humanitarian access to maintain regional stability. Cairo is also actively involved in the Gaza ceasefire process, urging Hamas to accept a post-war security framework that includes disarmament and the deployment of Palestinian Authority police, with Egyptian oversight of an international security contingent. This Egyptian-led ceasefire agreement, brokered with Qatar, Türkiye, and U.S. backing, aims to halt hostilities, facilitate prisoner exchanges, and enable humanitarian aid, although violations by both sides have been reported. Meanwhile, President Trump is engaged in peace efforts in the region, leading a summit in Egypt to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, including hostage releases and prisoner exchanges as part of a broader 20-point Gaza peace plan. These diplomatic efforts reflect regional powers' commitment to resolving conflicts through political solutions and humanitarian support amid ongoing violence and instability.