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General Secretariat takes part in World Disability Summit in Berlin; organises high-level Arab international event in summit
06/04/2025

​In continuation of the League of Arab States' commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, a high-level delegation led by Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Social Affairs Sector, participated on behalf of His Excellency the Secretary-General of the League in the Third World Summit on Persons with Disabilities, convened in the German capital, Berlin, on 2-3 April. The summit was inaugurated by His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, in light of its co-chairmanship by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Federal Republic of Germany.

Aboul Gheit warns of Israel's flagrant arrogance in Occupied Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, and Syria
04/04/2025

​Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, affirmed that the wars waged by Israel against the occupied Palestinian territories—particularly in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Syria—have entered a dangerous new phase marked by flagrant arrogance, systematic breaches of signed agreements, violations of national sovereignty, and a deliberate escalation in the targeting of civilians. He warned of the grave consequences of continued international inaction in the face of this unrestrained aggression, which stands in blatant defiance of the principles and norms enshrined in international law.

League marks Arab Music Day: Artistic legacy consolidating unity and identity
27/03/2025

​The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States marks Arab Music Day, observed annually on 28 March, in accordance with Resolution 8372 of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Ministerial Level, issued on 6 March 2019. The commemoration coincides with the anniversary of the inaugural Arab Music Conference held on 28 March 1932—a milestone that continues to symbolise a renewed homage to the art of music and its profound influence in cultivating aesthetic sensibilities and nurturing creative talent across the Arab world.

Discussions between the head of the Media and Communication Sector and the Director General of ISESCO
27/03/2025

​Dr. Salim Bin Mohamed Al-Malik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), received Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States, at the Organisation's headquarters on 26 March.

League Secretary-General denounces Israel's repeated assaults on Syria
26/03/2025

​Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, unequivocally condemned the Israeli occupation forces' bombing of the village of Koya in the western countryside of Daraa, southern Syria—an attack that resulted in the martyrdom and injury of innocent civilians. He reaffirmed his absolute rejection of Israel’s continued aggression against Syrian territory, denouncing it as a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and an opportunistic exploitation of the country’s fragile circumstances to encroach upon its land and foment discord and instability.  

League, Ahl Masr Foundation for Development forge agreement to advance humanitarian cooperation
25/03/2025

​The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States has formalised a memorandum of cooperation with the Ahl Masr Foundation for Development, marking a significant step towards enhancing humanitarian support, facilitating the foundation’s mission, and fostering collaboration with relevant entities.  

General Secretariat organises Arab Consumer Protection Week
24/03/2025

​In light of the growing Arab interest in consumer protection issues, the Economic and Social Council, through its Resolution 2366 adopted during the 111th Ordinary Session held on 9 February 2023, approved the establishment of Arab Consumer Protection Week, to be observed annually in March. This regional initiative aligns with World Consumer Rights Day, which has been commemorated globally since its inception in 1983.

General Secretariat statement on World Meteorological Day
23/03/2025

​Countries around the world celebrate World Meteorological Day annually on 23 March, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Meteorological Organisation. The day brings greater attention to the pivotal role meteorology plays in protecting lives and property, enhancing resilience to climate change, and ensuring the sustainability of natural resources.

Secretary-General's message on the80th anniversary of the establishment of the League of Arab States
22/03/2025

​Secretary-General's message on the80th anniversary of the establishment of the League of Arab States.

General Secretariat statement on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the League of Arab States Eighty years of joint Arab work
22/03/2025

​The League of Arab States: A journey of giving and resilience 

The League of Arab States marks its 80th anniversary on 22 March of this year, commemorating eight decades of diplomatic and strategic engagement in the service of the Arab world. Established in 1945, the League of Arab States stands as the world's oldest regional organisation, predating the United Nations. Its founding was a direct response to the growing call for Arab unity, the struggle for liberation from colonial rule, and the pressing political challenges facing the region at the time. From its inception, the League has sought to strengthen ties among member states by harmonising positions and fostering cooperation across various fields.


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