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The General Secretariat Statement on the Occasion of "Arab Expatriate’s Day
04/12/2024

​On this day, as we celebrate the "Arab Expatriate's Day", and in light of the ongoing armed conflicts and disputes, which are increasing in their pace, intensity and expansion in the Arab region, and in a world where the number of expatriates from their homelands continues to grow, and in an era where all international norms, treaties and laws are facing a test of their effectiveness and impact in confronting the brutal and irrational force of the Israeli occupation state, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS) reaffirms its absolute rejection of all forms of forced displacement of people of Gaza, the West Bank or East Jerusalem by Israel, the occupying power, and its continued attempts to eliminate the refugee issue by liquidating the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

General Secretariat organises eighth meeting of International Committee for Preservation of Heritage
04/12/2024

​​The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, through its Social Affairs Sector (Culture Department), is convening the eighth meeting of the International Committee for the Preservation of Heritage on 4 December at the headquarters of the General Secretariat.

General Secretariat statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
03/12/2024

​On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on 3 December, which would typically be a moment for celebration, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (Social Affairs Sector) draws attention to the devastating circumstances undermining this commemoration. In light of the inhumane and brutal actions perpetrated by Israel, the occupying power, which have escalated to unprecedented levels, the Gaza Strip is witnessing a significant and tragic rise in the number of martyrs and wounded. Consequently, there has been a sharp increase in the number of persons with disabilities, whose plight remains difficult to assess or categorise due to restricted access and limited intervention capacities. This dire reality is compounded by the challenging humanitarian conditions in the Republic of Lebanon and the ongoing escalation of events in the Syrian Arab Republic.

General Secretariat organises First Arab Conference on Development of Agricultural Exports in Light of GAFTA Advantages
02/12/2024

​In alignment with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States' commitment to advancing inter-Arab trade, particularly in agricultural exports, and in furtherance of the "Supporting the Arab Economic Integration System" project under the second phase of the Aid for Trade Programme (AFTIAS 0.2), funded by the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), the Economic Affairs Sector—Arab Economic Integration Department—hosted the "First Arab Conference on the Development of Agricultural Exports in Light of the Advantages Granted within the Framework of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area." The event took place on 1 and 2 December

General Secretariat holds 14th Arab Conference on Blood Transfusion Medicine
02/12/2024

​The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (Social Affairs Sector - Health and Humanitarian Aid Department - Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Health Ministers) organised the 14th Arab Conference on Blood Transfusion Medicine, in cooperation and coordination with the Arab Authority for Blood Transfusion Services. The conference, held from 30 November to 2 December in the State of Qatar.

Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity launches Arab Common Market for Electricity
02/12/2024

​The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States inaugurated the Arab Common Electricity Market in a historic event that underscores the depth of joint Arab cooperation in the energy sector. The occasion took place during the 15th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity, attended by the Ministers of Electricity and Energy from Jordan, Bahrain, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt. The launch of the Arab Common Electricity Market marks a strategic milestone in advancing Arab integration in the electricity sector. The agreement was signed by the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the State of Libya, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Republic of Yemen.

Commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
01/12/2024

​The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States commemorates the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed annually on 29 November, through an event organised on 1 December 2024.

General Secretariat launches two Arab Common Electricity Market agreements
01/12/2024

​The General Secretariat is convening the 15th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity, marking a pivotal moment in the advancement of joint Arab cooperation in the energy sector. The event, scheduled from 1 to 2 December in Cairo,

General Secretariat organises introductory programme for a delegation of Kuwaiti diplomats
01/12/2024

​The General Secretariat's Administrative and Financial Affairs Sector, represented by the Training and Work Methods Development Department, organised an introductory training programme on the activities of the League of Arab States' sectors for a delegation of Kuwaiti diplomats. The programme took place from to 5 December at the General Secretariat's headquarters.  

League monitors with profound concern evolving situation in Syria
30/11/2024

​The League of Arab States is closely monitoring with profound concern the evolving situation on the ground in Syria and underscores the imperative of upholding the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.  

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