Arab League

Nabil Fahmy reaffirms Arab League's support for Palestine and rejection of West Bank annexation plans

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - 09:16 GMT

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman, Jordan, to discuss the latest developments regarding the Palestinian cause.

Arab League Chief discusses Iranian attacks with UAE, Oman, and Kuwaiti FMs

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 - 07:27 GMT

Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, held phone calls today with Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates; and Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister of the State of Kuwait, to discuss the fallout of the dangerous escalation in the region.

Arab League condemns landing of Iranian plane at Sana'a airport without government coordination

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 11:24 GMT

The Arab League has strongly condemned the unauthorized landing of an Iranian plane at Sana'a International Airport, calling the move a blatant violation of Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity amidst escalating regional tensions.

Nabil Fahmy assumes his duties as Secretary-General of the League of Arab States

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 11:24 GMT

He succeeds Ahmed Aboul Gheit, whose term has ended.

Arab League chief warns against any attempts to thwart Lebanon-Israel framework deal

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 - 07:28 GMT

Aboul Gheit welcomed the agreement, describing it as an important step toward restoring Lebanon's full sovereignty over its territory and strengthening stability in the country's south.

Arab League, UNODC hold Cairo meeting on crime, drugs, counterterrorism cooperation

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 11:11 GMT

The meeting, held on Wednesday and Thursday, brings together representatives of relevant ministries and agencies from Arab countries, as well as officials from the specialized departments of the Arab League General Secretariat and concerned regional institutions.

Egyptian, Jordanian, Iraqi FMs push to translate political goodwill into economic partnerships

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq must rapidly translate their shared political alignment into tangible infrastructure and trade projects to accelerate regional integration, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged in a Monday trilateral summit.

Profile: Former Egyptian FM Nabil Fahmy appointed Arab League chief, faces intense regional challenges

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 11:33 GMT

The Arab League Ministerial Council approved former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy as the new Secretary-General of the pan-Arab organization in a Monday ministerial session in Jordan.

Egyptian, Moroccan FMs vow to deepen economic ties, regional crisis coordination

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 11:19 GMT

Egypt and Morocco must accelerate their economic and commercial cooperation by building on the successful outcomes of their joint diplomatic committees, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said in a Monday meeting.

Gulf security integral part of Arab national security, say Egyptian, Kuwaiti FMs

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Maintaining the stability and security of the Gulf region remains an integral, inseparable part of wider Arab national security, the foreign ministers of Egypt and Kuwait declared in a Monday bilateral meeting.

Egyptian, Jordanian FMs push for regional de-escalation, unhindered Gaza aid

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 09:59 GMT

Egypt and Jordan must build on the recent progress in US-Iran negotiations to systematically lower regional tensions, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged in a Monday bilateral meeting.

Beijing supports dialogue, shared interests in Middle East: China amb.

Wed, 13 May 2026 - 05:45 GMT

China’s policy toward the Middle East focuses on "establishing peace, encouraging dialogue, and maintaining objectivity to serve the region's people," Ambassador Liao Liqiang said Tuesday.

Arab League chief condemns hijacking of oil tanker with Egyptian sailors

Tue, 12 May 2026 - 04:51 GMT

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abu el-Gheit strongly condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker carrying eight Egyptian sailors in Yemeni territorial waters off the coast of Shabwa.

Aboul Gheit: Israeli occupation is the root cause of instability in the Middle East

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 - 11:44 GMT

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit affirmed that the Middle East is experiencing a period of extreme tension, with Arab states bearing a significant share of the repercussions despite their concerted efforts to avoid regional conflict.

Finnish president meets Arab League chief during Egypt visit

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 12:11 GMT

Aboul Gheit welcomed the Finnish president and his accompanying delegation, saying their talks discussed a range of regional and international issues.

Egypt’s labor minister calls for unified Arab stance at international forums

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 09:45 GMT

Egypt’s labor minister called for a unified Arab position as the Arab Labor Organization met in Cairo.

Arab foreign ministers back Egypt’s Nabil Fahmy for Arab League chief

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 - 02:40 GMT

The recommendation was made during the Arab League Council’s 165th regular ministerial session, which focused largely on regional developments, particularly recent Iranian attacks on several Arab countries.

Al-Azhar condemns continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque gates during Ramadan

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 05:40 GMT

Al-Azhar condemns continued closure of Al-Aqsa gates during Ramadan, urging action to protect worshippers’ access.

Arab Leagues welcomes Somali Parliament’s adoptation of Somali Constitution

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 10:39 GMT

He described it as an important historic step in completing the process of building Somali state institutions and consolidating the foundations of a constitutional system based on the rule of law, the separation of powers, respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, and the affirmation of the country's unity across its various regions.

Arab League urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf neighbors, affirm their right to self-defense

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 - 04:58 GMT

In a resolution issued after the meeting held via videoconference, the council strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting several Arab countries, stressing the bloc’s full solidarity with the affected states and its support for the measures they are taking to protect their sovereignty and security.

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