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Gulf Times
Qatar

Arab League, UN discuss efforts to address regional crises

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed coordination on regional and international issues and efforts to resolve regional crises, on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.The Arab League said in a statement that escalating tensions in the region dominated the talks, with both sides stressing that containing the escalation requires serious international action to address its underlying causes rather than merely manage its consequences.Fahmy highlighted the impact of the escalation on the security and stability of the Arab region, international shipping, energy security and global trade. He reaffirmed the Arab League's solidarity with its member states in safeguarding their security and sovereignty and protecting vital infrastructure.He also stressed that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea is a firmly established principle of international law that must be upheld under all circumstances.The talks also covered developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and escalating Israeli violations in the West Bank and occupied JerusalemFahmy stressed the need for Israel to comply with international law and international humanitarian law, and said broad international recognition of the State of Palestine must be followed by concrete steps towards ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.He reaffirmed that Gaza is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory and rejected any arrangements that would separate it from the West Bank.The two sides also discussed developments in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Libya, as well as the deteriorating situation in Sudan. They renewed their call for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of safe corridors for humanitarian aid to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people and prevent further deterioration of the crisis. 

Gulf Times
Qatar

Arab League: Iranian escalation reflects Tehran's intolerable aggressive conduct

The Arab League warned of the grave danger posed by Iran's criminal and reckless attacks against a number of Arab states, particularly in the Gulf region.In a statement Saturday, Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy described the attacks as an attempt to widen the scope of the conflict and drive the region towards greater instability and insecurity.The secretary-general expressed the League's unequivocal rejection of this unjustified Iranian aggression, noting that the escalating pattern of Iran's blatant and reprehensible attacks against Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait, which have targeted critical infrastructure and vital facilities, as well as its repeated attacks on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, reflects an aggressive course of conduct that cannot be tolerated or accepted.These actions demonstrate Tehran's continued reliance on policies founded on grave miscalculations and a flawed reading of regional realities, while constituting a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Arab states, international law, and the principles of good neighbourliness, Fahmy stressed.He emphasised that any attack against an Arab state constitutes an attack on Arab national security and the collective interests of the Arab nation.The Arab League secretary-general urged Iran to de-escalate immediately, cease its attacks without delay, refrain from fuelling tensions, spreading instability, and threatening maritime security through its proxies in the region, and to return to the path of negotiations in full compliance with its international obligations and international law.Fahmy reaffirmed the League's full solidarity with the Arab states concerned and its unwavering support for them in confronting the serious challenges threatening their sovereignty, interests, and Arab national security.He also asserted the League's support for all measures taken by Arab states to safeguard their security and stability. 

Gulf Times
Region

Arab League deplores Iranian attacks on Kuwait power, water plants as war crime

The Arab League has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on power and water desalination plants in the State of Kuwait.In a statement Monday, the organization slammed the attack as "malignant" and reiterated that any Iranian military assault on any Arab nation, whatever its kind or size, is "utterly rejected and deplored".It accused Iran of targeting civilian facilities, including water networks, energy and electrical facilities, transport centers, residential areas, and of "terrorizing" civilians.The league said such actions amount to a "flagrant breach" of law and its enduring precepts. It stressed that this act is tantamount to a full-fledged war crime under international humanitarian law, the consequences of which would be fully shouldered by the Iranian regime, including reparations for damages.As such, the Arab League reaffirmed that Iran should immediately live up to its obligation to implement the entirety of the content of Security Council Resolution 2817 and cease its attacks on Arab nations.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Qatar takes part in Arab League ministerial meeting

Qatar participated in the Arab League Council extraordinary session at the ministerial level, held Sunday via video conferencing.Qatar’s representation at the meeting was headed by His Excellency the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi.The meeting discussed the Iranian attacks on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of several Arab countries, which constitute a flagrant violation of international laws and charters as well as the principles of good neighborliness.It also addressed the serious risks these actions pose to the security and stability of Arab states and the region.  

Gulf Times
Region

Arab League slams attacks

The Arab League condemned in the strongest rems the Iranian attacks on Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.In a statement issued Saturday, the Arab League General Secretariat considered the missile attacks a blatant violation of the sovereignty of peace-loving nations that have worked to achieve stability and have not participated in war. The statement expressed full solidarity with the Arab states in confronting these attacks and support for any measures they take to defend themselves and protect their people.The statement emphasised that Arab states have taken clear positions on the Iranian crisis by rejecting military action against Tehran, and Arab states have exerted tremendous efforts to mediate and avert the escalation being witnessed today. It also warned of the immense danger inherent in the current situation in the region, urging all active parties in the international community to work towards de-escalation as quickly as possible, to spare the region the devastating consequences of widening instability and violence, and to return to dialogue.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Qatar takes part in celebration of Arab Sustainability Day in Cairo

Qatar participated in the celebration of the Arab Sustainability Day 2026, which was held Monday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, under the theme ‘path of sustainable development: a decade of achievements.’ Amna Abdulrahman al-Sulaiti attended the celebration, representing the Permanent Delegation of Qatar to the Arab League. The celebration was held with high-level participation from representatives of the Arab League’s member states, along with officials, experts, and representatives of civil society organisations. The celebration included a dialogue session on the contributions of civil society organisations to achieving sustainable development goals in Arab countries, in addition to honouring a number of Arab figures working in the fields of sustainable development. The Arab Sustainability Day, which falls on Feb 16 of each year, aims to raise awareness of sustainability concepts and the achievements of Arab countries and various stakeholders in achieving international goals for the well-being of Arab people, and to highlight the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their objectives and ways to create a supportive Arab climate for them. 

Gulf Times
Region

Arab League rejects Israeli recognition of ‘Somaliland’

The Arab League Council, at the level of permanent representatives, strongly condemned Israel’s recognition on December 26 of the secession of Somalia’s northwestern region, known as “Somaliland”, describing the move as driven by political, security and economic agendas that are categorically rejected.In a statement issued at the conclusion of an extraordinary session held at the Arab League’s headquarters in Cairo, convened at the request of the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Council rejected any measures arising from what it described as an invalid recognition. It warned against attempts to exploit northern Somali ports for military purposes or to facilitate plans aimed at the forced displacement of the Palestinian people.The Council reaffirmed the longstanding Arab position, as enshrined in Arab League resolutions and international charters, that the northwestern region of Somalia is an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It rejected any attempt to recognise its secession, directly or indirectly.The statement said the Israeli move formed part of broader efforts to undermine international peace and security and violate Arab national security, calling for legal, political, economic and diplomatic measures in response.The Council expressed full support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability, and for the Federal Government’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty on land, sea and air. It affirmed Somalia’s right to legitimate self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and pledged support for any lawful measures Somalia may take to counter aggression.The Arab League also declared its full solidarity with Somalia’s position that any recognition of the so-called “Somaliland” is null and void, unacceptable, and a blatant violation of international law. Such actions, it said, constitute interference in Somalia’s internal affairs and risk destabilising Somalia, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Horn of Africa.The Council warned that these actions represent a dangerous attempt to reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and called on the international community to confront them as a threat to regional and global peace, freedom of navigation and international trade.It also reiterated its categorical rejection of any displacement of the Palestinian people or attempts to alter the demographic composition of Palestinian territory, describing such actions as grave violations of international law. In this context, it rejected the use of Somali territory to advance such plans.The Council further opposed the use of any part of Somali territory by external actors for hostile or intelligence activities targeting other states. It called for cooperation with Somalia, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2025–2026, to secure international resolutions affirming Somalia’s unity and sovereignty and rejecting the Israeli recognition as null and void.The Arab League requested its ambassadors in major international capitals to convey the statement to relevant governments and organisations, highlighting the serious political and security implications of the move.It also urged all states and international and regional organisations to refrain from any official or semi-official dealings with the authorities of the northwestern region outside the framework of Somali sovereignty, stressing that any violation of Somalia’s territorial integrity constitutes an act of aggression under international law. 

A Palestinian woman, Etaf Jaradat from Silat al-Harithiya, watches from a hill as Israeli bulldozers work in her land to reportedly make way for the construction of settlements in the Sarouj area, located between the towns of Silat al-Harithiya and Yamoun, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, Monday.
Region

League slams Israeli decision on new West Bank settlements

The Arab League has called out the decision taken by the Security Cabinet of the Israeli occupation state to endorse the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. In a statement Monday, the Arab League stressed that this move lays bare a brazen challenge to the international will that opposes the settlement and constitutes a breach of international law, confirming the illegitimacy of these settlements. The apparent expansion of this unlawful settlement is carried out with the intent of preventing the establishment of a continuous Palestinian state geographically, reflecting the nature of the Israeli government controlled by extremists and settlers, the statement concluded. The statement further emphasised that this expansion will never make settlements legitimate whatsoever, and that the violence unleashed by extremist settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank is a kind of terror practised under the eyes of the occupation state and protected by its official apparatus. 

Gulf Times
Qatar

Qatar attends Arab League event to mark Palestine Solidarity Day

Qatar took part in an event organised Sunday by the General Secretariat of the Arab League at its headquarters in Cairo to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the Arab League, Maryam Ahmed al-Shaibi, led Qatar’s delegation to the event.The event was held in response to the UNGA resolution issued in 1977 to revive this day annually, with the aim of reaffirming the just Palestinian cause and standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to end the occupation and restore freedom and independence.It underscores their independent and sovereign statehood, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.Overall, the event featured solidarity speeches and the screening of a short film prepared by the General Secretariat, showcasing the plight of the Palestinian people, marked by decades-long ethnic cleansing, forced displacement, and deprivation of their right to self-determination due to the long-standing injustice caused by the persistent Israeli occupation.The event was intended to highlight the role of those who stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights across the world, in addition to their steadfast commitment to the principles of humanity, justice, and respect for human rights.Alongside this event, a fine art exhibition was staged, featuring photographs spotlighting the Palestinian cause, in collaboration with the General Secretariat and the Permanent Mission of the State of Palestine to the Arab League.The event also included the honouring of several institutions in recognition of their efforts to support the Palestinian people, as well as some segments of the Palestinian community for their resilience and sacrifices. 

Gulf Times
Qatar

Qatar participates in the Annual Ministerial Consultative Meeting of the Arab League's Council

The State of Qatar participated in the annual ministerial consultative meeting of the Council of the Arab League at the level of foreign ministers, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar's delegation was headed by His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

Gulf Times
Region

Arab League welcomes UNGA's adoption of draft resolution on Two-state solution

The Arab League today welcomed the overwhelming adoption by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) of a draft resolution endorsing the 'New York Declaration', issued last July, which supports the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. In a statement, Secretary-General of the League Ahmed Aboul Gheit said the strong majority in favor of the resolution reflects a growing international consensus on the urgent need to implement the two-state solution, adding that countries which chose not to support the resolution are placing themselves on the wrong side of history. He added that the General Assembly's adoption of the resolution reinforces the outcomes of the recent conference focused on the two-state solution, and significantly contributes to building international momentum - particularly as several countries prepare to formally recognize the State of Palestine in the coming days, coinciding with the high-level summit on September 22.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Arab League condemns Israeli aggression against Qatar's sovereignty

The Arab League has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Israeli attack on Tuesday against civilian residential premises in Doha.In a statement, the Arab League stressed that this targeting constitutes an egregious and entirely rejected breach of the State of Qatar's sovereignty, which has sought since the start of the war on Gaza, alongside Egypt and the United States, to mediate a ceasefire and has exerted significant and sincere efforts aimed at bringing the ongoing war Israel continues to wage in Gaza to a close.The Arab League expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of this flagrant assault on its sovereignty and affirmed support for any measures it takes to protect its sovereignty and security.It stressed that Israeli conduct has veered outside every established international norm and all the tenets of binding international law, placing a clear responsibility on the international community to confront a state that mocks the law and disregards the consequences of its reprehensible actions.