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Nabil Fahmy to be next Secretary-General of Arab League after states approve Egypt’s nomination, will succeed Aboul Gheit in June

Egypt's former Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy has been unanimously nominated by the Arab League Council to become the next Secretary-General. The seasoned diplomat, who also founded AUC's School of Global Affairs, will begin his five-year term on July 1, 2026, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit. This appointment awaits final approval at…

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Arab and Islamic states protest US Ambassador to Israel’s remarks on Israel land expansion

Tensions rise in the Middle East after US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested Israel could control Arab territories, prompting strong condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries and regional organisations.

Euronews

Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit: Who said what?

Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination.

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Arab League head welcomes Syria back into the bloc

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed Syria back into the bloc on Wednesday, as Arab foreign ministers gathered for a preparatory meeting ahead of the full summit.

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Riyadh Intensifies Contacts to Stop Escalation in Sudan

Saudi Arabia has ramped up its diplomatic efforts to mitigate the situation in Sudan, in addition to helping in evacuating thousands of nationals from over 100 countries via the Port Sudan. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan engaged in phone conversations on Wednesday with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul…

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Aboul Gheit Anticipates Significant Outcome for Upcoming Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit anticipated that the upcoming Arab Summit, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 19, will make a significant impact on the overall Arab situation. In a televised interview on Wednesday, Aboul Gheit announced that Arab foreign ministers are scheduled to convene a…

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Saudi FM, Arab League Secretary General Discuss De-Escalation Efforts in Sudan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Wednesday with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The officials tackled efforts aimed at ending the military escalation between the army and Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. They also addressed efforts to end the violence and protect…

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Arab League Calls for Ending War in Sudan

The Arab League called on Tuesday for the immediate cessation of all hostilities in Sudan and a complete ceasefire to save the Sudanese state, its institutions and facilities. Egypt chaired an emergency meeting of the organization, which convened at the level of permanent delegates, to follow up on the developments…

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Israeli raid at Al-Aqsa mosque risks igniting violence, Arab League says

The Arab League on Wednesday strongly condemned an Israeli police raid on Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, saying it put regional stability at risk.

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Arab World Condemns Israeli Forces’ Raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Arab world condemned on Wednesday a raid by Israeli forces on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The Saudi Foreign Ministry "expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and rejection of the blatant storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s compound", saying "these practices undermine peace efforts." "Such actions violate international principles and norms regarding respect…

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Saudi Arabia to Host Arab Summit on May 19

The 32nd Arab summit will be held in Saudi Arabia on May 19, announced the General Secretariat of the Arab League. The League’s assistant secretary general, Hossam Zaki, said the decision came after consultations between Sec-Gen Ahmed Aboul Gheit and the Saudi government. He indicated that Saudi Arabia welcomed hosting…

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Aboul Gheit from Beirut: Arab League Summit Will Be Held in May

The next Arab League summit will be held in Saudi Arabia in May, announced Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit from Beirut on Tuesday. He said the summit is likely to focus on economic issues and how to help the neediest Arab regions. Aboul Gheit met with caretaker Prime Minister…

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Arab League Welcomes Saudi-Iran Agreement

The Arab League welcomed on Saturday the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran had agreed to restore diplomatic relations.

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Israeli Delegation Expelled from African Union Summit

A senior Israeli diplomat on Saturday was asked to leave the session of the African Union’s annual summit in Ethiopia, in a move that some observers saw as “an African rejection of a fait accompli that Israel wants to impose on the continent,” which has long fought colonialism. Meanwhile, Secretary-General…

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Saudi FM Meets with Palestinian Prime Minister in Munich

The Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday met with the prime minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2023 in Germany, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the two officials discussed issues and developments at regional and international levels. They…

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Saudi Arabia, EU Discuss Efforts to Revive Peace Process According to Arab Initiative

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks in Brussels on Monday with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The meeting focused on ways to revive the Middle East peace process according…

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Libya’s GNU Fails in Holding Official Meeting for Arab FMs

Several Arab countries, as well as Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, skipped on Sunday a meeting for Arab foreign ministers that was hosted by the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU). Only seven out of 22 members of the Arab League took part in the meeting that was held…

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Italy’s FM Meets with Egyptian Officials on Migration, Libya

Italy’s chief diplomat held talks Sunday with Egyptian and Arab League officials in Cairo that focused on regional security and the conflict in neighboring Libya, as well as bilateral issues. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi covered energy security and economic cooperation in the…

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Arab League Says Ready to Facilitate Dialogue between Lebanese Rivals

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed on Thursday that kicking off economic revival in Lebanon hinges on resolving the political deadlock in the country. The Arab League is prepared to facilitate dialogue between the Lebanese parties to that end, he told an economic forum in Beirut. The lack…

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Arab League Denounces Israeli Escalation in Palestine

The Arab League (AL) has condemned the recent Israeli escalation in Palestine. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warned in a press release on Wednesday against targeting and killing Palestinians in cold blood. He called on the international community to intervene to protect the civilians in the occupied territories and…

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Egypt Insists on Withdrawal of Mercenaries from Libya

Cairo hosted on Monday meetings with Libyan officials, including parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh. The UN Special Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, also met Sameh Shoukry, the Egyptian Foreign Minister. Egypt reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya. Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed…

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Aboul Gheit: Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories is On Verge of Explosion

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that regional crises are weakening the collective security. He made the remarks on Saturday at the opening session of the two-day Arab League Council meeting at the level of foreign ministers, in preparation for the 31st Arab League Summit, which will be held…

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Arab League Praises Saudi Arabia’s Balanced Approach in Oil Markets

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit expressed on Friday his rejection of the “negative media campaign against Saudi Arabia in wake of OPEC+’s partial oil cut” last week. A spokesman for Aboul Gheit said the “baseless” statements are “far removed from the truth.” “Rather, they are aimed at politicizing purely…

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Arab League Underlines ‘Grave’ Situation in Middle East

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit underlined on Thursday the “grave” situation in the Middle East. The region has been going through a cycle of protracted crises since 2011 that have affected its security, economy and overall situation, said Assistant Secretary-General of Arab League, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, on Aboul Gheit’s…

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‘Arab Ambassadors,’ UK Labor Party Stress Need for Partnership, Sustainable Development

Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UK, Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, hosted a reception by the Council of Arab Ambassadors for members of the British Labor Party in Liverpool. Labor Party leader Keir Starmer stressed the importance of his…

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