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- Mar 30, 2026, 06:59 AMThe Council of the League of Arab States has approved the appointment of former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy as the next secretary-general of the organization. The decision was taken during the 165th ministerial session of the Arab League, which was held through a video conference under the leadership of Bahrain. The appointment will now be presented for final approval at the upcoming Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia.
Nabil Fahmy is expected to begin his five-year term on July 1, 2026. He will take over from Ahmed Aboul Gheit, whose second term will end on June 30, 2026. This transition follows the usual process of leadership change within the Arab League, ensuring continuity in the organization's leadership and diplomatic activities.
The nomination of Fahmy was officially submitted by Egypt's Permanent Mission to the Arab League and presented during the ministerial meeting. Egypt has traditionally nominated the secretary-general because the Arab League headquarters has been located in Cairo since the organization was established in 1945. This long-standing tradition has continued with Fahmy's nomination and approval.
Fahmy, who is 75 years old, was the only candidate for the position and is widely respected for his strong diplomatic background. He has spent many years working in foreign policy and international relations, making him a trusted figure in regional and global diplomacy. His experience is expected to strengthen the Arab League's role in addressing regional challenges.
In his diplomatic career, Fahmy served as Egypt's ambassador to the United States from 1999 to 2008. He later became Egypt's foreign minister in July 2013 and served in the position until June 2014. During his service, he played an important role in shaping Egypt's foreign relations and promoting dialogue with international partners.
Apart from diplomacy, Fahmy has also contributed greatly to education and research. He founded the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo and currently serves as dean emeritus. He is also the son of former Egyptian foreign minister Ismail Fahmy, which reflects his strong family background in diplomacy and public service.
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Nabil Fahmy is expected to begin his five-year term on July 1, 2026. He will take over from Ahmed Aboul Gheit, whose second term will end on June 30, 2026. This transition follows the usual process of leadership change within the Arab League, ensuring continuity in the organization's leadership and diplomatic activities.
The nomination of Fahmy was officially submitted by Egypt's Permanent Mission to the Arab League and presented during the ministerial meeting. Egypt has traditionally nominated the secretary-general because the Arab League headquarters has been located in Cairo since the organization was established in 1945. This long-standing tradition has continued with Fahmy's nomination and approval.
Fahmy, who is 75 years old, was the only candidate for the position and is widely respected for his strong diplomatic background. He has spent many years working in foreign policy and international relations, making him a trusted figure in regional and global diplomacy. His experience is expected to strengthen the Arab League's role in addressing regional challenges.
In his diplomatic career, Fahmy served as Egypt's ambassador to the United States from 1999 to 2008. He later became Egypt's foreign minister in July 2013 and served in the position until June 2014. During his service, he played an important role in shaping Egypt's foreign relations and promoting dialogue with international partners.
Apart from diplomacy, Fahmy has also contributed greatly to education and research. He founded the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo and currently serves as dean emeritus. He is also the son of former Egyptian foreign minister Ismail Fahmy, which reflects his strong family background in diplomacy and public service.
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