UAE, Egypt upgraded bilateral ties to advanced levels April 27, 2021 Over the last decade, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have upgraded their bilateral ties to advanced levels, which helped strengthen their presence as key political, economic and military players in the region. — WAM photo ABU DHABI — Over the last decade, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have upgraded their bilateral ties to advanced levels, which helped strengthen their presence as key political, economic and military players in the region. In recent years, both countries have demonstrated that they share the same strategic principles, underscoring their understanding and convergence towards various issues, which ensured their rapid response to the challenges facing the region.