ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates agreed on Monday to deposit $1 billion into Egypt’s central bank in a new show of support for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, state news agency WAM said.

The announcement comes as Egypt grapples with a dollar shortage and dwindling foreign reserves, and as Sisi has been preparing public opinion for economic reform measures, including further subsidy cuts.

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