Divyanshu G 
Another recent leak revealed by one of the journalists, Sami Kamal al-Din, purports a major change in the Middle Eastern geopolitical alliances. The report asserts that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has been funding secret gatherings between top Egyptian officials, as far as security is concerned, and Muslim Brotherhood leaders. Should this come to pass, it is a radical shift of the past position of the Kingdom, which is trying to re-integrate the Brotherhood into the political circle as a balance to that of the United Arab Emirates(UAE).
The Strategic Pivot: Saudi Arabia vs. UAE
The leak states that the meeting was not only a diplomatic point but a strategic move that was promoted by MBS. The blatant reason is the growing division between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Objective: The program is said to aim at rebranding the Muslim brotherhood not only in the mainstream life, but also at the heart of the political life in Egypt and the region at large.
The “Anti-UAE” Alignment: The leak indicates that Saudi Arabia is also hiring the Brotherhood to team up with Riyadh and Cairo against Abu Dhabi due to recent tensions in Yemen, Sudan, and the leadership of the region.
Alleged Secret Meeting: MBS, Sisi, and the Muslim Brotherhood
Terms of the Alleged Accord
This new arrangement is said to promote the active involvement of the Brotherhood in their politics unlike the past reconciliation efforts, which demanded that the Brotherhood stay out of politics.
What the Brotherhood Gains:
Political Re-entry: Authorization to establish new local political parties and work freely.
Regional Operations: The Freedom to restart social and service oriented political activities in Libya, Yemen and Syria.
Prisoner Release: The appearance of a big group of the imprisoned members of the Brotherhood.
What They Must Concede:
Strategic Alliance: 100 percent political alignment with the Saudi Arabia and the Egyptian government.
Opposition to UAE: Aligning themselves with Emirati interests in the region politically.
Regional Implications
This return is put in a leak as a strategic necessity but not ideological reconciliation. According to the transcript of Sami Kamal al-Din, the intention behind this step is to bring the Saudi power under control in the disputable areas such as Yemen and Libya, where the UAE backs the opposing groups. Such a possible alliance would recoil the relationship between Saudi and UAE that has already been experiencing the disintegration.
FAQs
Q: Has this meeting been officially confirmed by Saudi or Egyptian officials?
No. This information has so far been solely on a leakage by a journalist known as Sami Kamal al-Din. The Saudi and Egyptian governments have not released any official statements to confirm such meetings.
Q: Why would Saudi Arabia support the Muslim Brotherhood after designating them terrorists?
The leak indicates that this is a pragmatic, realpolitik move which is motivated by the increasing rivalry with the UAE. Through the Brotherhood grassroots network, Saudi Arabia is allegedly seeking to weaken the influence of Emirati in the region.
Q: Does this mean the Muslim Brotherhood will rule Egypt again?
No. The so-called deal is also aimed at their renunciation of the presidency and complete rule, their return to the political arena through new parties and social work. It is said to be a mediated reintegration.
Q: Who is Sami Kamal al-Din?
Sami Kamal al-Din is an Egyptian media presenter and journalist, who is affiliated to the opposition, and was also involved in leakage of information about the Egyptian regime in the past.
