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General Secretariat holds 55th ordinary session of Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights
04/02/2025

​The Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights, the cornerstone of the Arab human rights system, is set to convene its 55th ordinary session in the State of Kuwait from 4 to 5 February. 

League Secretary-General receives Jibril Rajoub
04/02/2025

​Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received Mr. Jibril Rajoub, Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Fatah Movement, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat.  

Aboul Gheit welcomes field developments in Sudan
03/02/2025

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Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Al-Sharif on 3 February at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States.



General Secretariat convenes 48th ordinary session of Council of Arab Youth and Sports Ministers
03/02/2025

​The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (Social Affairs Sector – Youth and Sports Administration – Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Youth and Sports Ministers) convened the 48th ordinary session of the Council of Arab Youth and Sports Ministers, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Iraq. The session took place on 31 January in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, who inaugurated the proceedings.  

Displacement is unacceptable, the alternative is reconstructing Gaza as early as possible: Aboul Gheit during meeting with UN Peace Process Coordinator
02/02/2025

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Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received on 2 February Ms. Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Senior Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction in Gaza, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat.



General Secretariat's statement on World Wetlands Day
02/02/2025

​The world commemorates World Wetlands Day on 2 February each year, as designated by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 75/317. This date marks the adoption of the International Convention on Wetlands Conservation on 2 February 1971. The occasion serves as a global platform to raise awareness about the critical role of wetlands in sustaining human life and ensuring the ecological balance of our planet.  

League Secretary-General presides over Arab Dialogue Circle on "Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World: Innovative Applications and Ethical Challenges"
02/02/2025

​The Arab Dialogue Circle will commence its activities on 2 February under the theme: "Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World: Innovative Applications and Ethical Challenges." The two-day event will be held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States under the patronage and chairmanship of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General, with the participation of distinguished Arab and international experts from various sectors. The event is organised by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and will be attended by diplomatic, academic, and specialised figures.  

League supports World Interfaith Harmony Week
02/02/2025
The world observes World Interfaith Harmony Week during the first week of February each year, following its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 65/5 on 20 October 2010.  
In its resolution, the General Assembly underscored the fundamental role of interfaith dialogue and understanding in fostering a global culture of peace and harmony. This annual observance serves as a vital platform for strengthening unity among individuals, irrespective of their religious affiliations.  


Aboul Gheit's address at the opening session of the Arab Dialogue Circle on Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World
02/02/2025

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Aboul Gheit's address at the opening session of the Arab Dialogue Circle on Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World



General Secretariat high-level delegation visits Iraq, meets Iraq Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to discuss preparations for upcoming Arab Summit
31/01/2025

​Assistant Secretary-General Ambassador Hossam Zaki led a high-level delegation from the General Secretariat on an official visit to Baghdad, entrusted by the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, on 29-30 January, with the objective of engaging with the Iraqi authorities and assessing the ongoing preparations for hosting the forthcoming Arab Summit in Iraq.  

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