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League's Secretary-General welcomes holding comprehensive conference in Riyadh to resolve southern Yemen issue
03/01/2026

​Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, welcomed the call by His Excellency President Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, to convene a comprehensive conference in Riyadh to examine fair solutions to the southern issue. He expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s prompt response to this request by the legitimate Yemeni authorities, and for its announcement of readiness to host and sponsor the conference, with the participation of southern components.

Aboul Gheit calls for immediate cessation of escalation and prioritising dialogue in Yemen
30/12/2025

​Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, expressed deep concern over the serious and rapidly unfolding developments in the Republic of Yemen, following the failure of the Southern Transitional Council to respond to the demands of the Presidential Leadership Council. He voiced hope for the immediate cessation of escalation in the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Mahra in eastern Yemen.

Israel's recognition of Somaliland region is a provocative and unacceptable move, may undermine regional stability: Aboul Gheit
26/12/2025

​Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, strongly condemned the Israeli move to recognise the “Somaliland” region as an independent state, which was announced by the Israeli Prime Minister on 26 December.

Israel's recognition of Somaliland region is a provocative and unacceptable move, may undermine regional stability: Aboul Gheit
26/12/2025

​Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, strongly condemned the Israeli move to recognise the “Somaliland” region as an independent state, which was announced by the Israeli Prime Minister on 26 December.

League's Secretary-General condemns terrorist bombing of Homs mosque
26/12/2025

​Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Al-Dhahab district of Homs on 26 December, resulting in the deaths and injuries of a number of innocent civilians. He expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

League's Secretary-General calls for prioritising Yemeni people's interests and avoiding escalation in Hadramout and Al-Mahra
25/12/2025

​Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, called for the avoidance of escalation, the prioritisation of the supreme interests of the Yemeni people, and strict adherence to the unity of the country, in light of the recent developments in the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Mahra. He added that these developments further complicate the Yemeni crisis and undermine the principle of Yemen’s territorial unity.

Aboul Gheit welcomes organisation of Somalia's first direct municipal elections, calls on Somali political forces to prioritise dialogue and national consensus
25/12/2025

​Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the significant efforts undertaken by the Somali Government to ensure the holding of the first direct municipal elections since 1969. He described the move as an important and positive step that reinforces citizenship and constitutional legitimacy, and contributes to the promotion of civil peace and development. He called on Somali political forces to prioritise dialogue and national consensus in order to overcome the various security and political challenges, whether in confronting terrorism or advancing the state-building process.

Aboul Gheit honoured by Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions
21/12/2025

​His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received on 21 December 2025, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, Mr Sultan bin Hassan Al-Jamali, Secretary-General of the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions, and Ambassador Mahmoud Karem, Chairman of the National Council for Human Rights of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

League condemns terrorist attack on Sydney, Australia
16/12/2025

​Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, expressed his condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack that occurred in Sydney, Australia, on 14 December 2025, resulting in casualties and injuries.

Aboul Gheit condemns attack on UN base in South Kordofan
14/12/2025

​The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States strongly condemned the drone attacks that targeted the Kadugli logistical base of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in South Kordofan State, Sudan, on 13 December. The attacks resulted in the deaths of six personnel and the injury of eight from the Bangladeshi brigade participating in the peacekeeping mission.

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