The island was under Egyptian control in the past but is back under Saudi Arabia sovereignty since 8 April 2016, after the completion of transfer procedures. On 17 June 2017, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ratified the maritime demarcation agreement between the two countries.
The island was previously under Egyptian administration but is now under Saudi Arabian jurisdiction, following the completion of transfer procedures. On 17 June 2017, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi endorsed the maritime boundary agreement between the two nations.