Nabil Fahmy named new Arab League secretary-general

The Arab League’s ministerial council approved the Egyptian diplomat’s appointment at a meeting in Amman, with his five-year term beginning 1 July.

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The Arab League's ministerial council has appointed Nabil Fahmy as the organisation's new secretary-general, with a five-year term beginning 1 July. The decision was taken at a meeting in Amman on Monday evening.

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  • Arab League ministers approved Nabil Fahmy as secretary-general in Amman.
  • His five-year term begins 1 July 2026.
  • The council cited his diplomatic experience and commitment to Arab cooperation.

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The Arab League’s Council of Ministers approved the appointment of Nabil Fahmy as the organisation’s new secretary-general during a meeting in the Jordanian capital Amman on Monday evening. His term runs for five years, starting 1 July.

The council expressed confidence in Fahmy’s diplomatic experience and his ability to advance Arab joint action and address current regional challenges, according to the state news agency WAM.