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Detailed explanation-1: -King Salman unveils “historic step to connect Africa and Asia” during Cairo visit as allies seal multiple trade deals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The overall length of the entire bridge spanning the Red Sea, starting in Yemen, connecting to the island of Perim, and continuing on to Djibouti on the African continent, would be roughly 28.5 km (17.7 mi).

Detailed explanation-3: -The causeway would link Tabuk to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula and would pass through Tiran Island at the entrance of the Gulf of Aqaba. Funding for the causeway was announced from the Saudi Binladin Group, which will work the Egyptian government-run firm Arab Contractors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bordering Countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti. Connected to the Indian ocean in south through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Aden.