The General Secretariat of the Arab League announced Tuesday that it had received an official request from Iraq to convene an emergency meeting of the Council of the Arab League at the level of permanent delegates. The meeting aims to address the pressing issue of displaced persons and refugees in Lebanon and explore ways to provide support to the country. Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, said the General Secretariat has circulated Iraq's request to member states. In coordination with Yemen, the current president of the Council of the Arab League, and Iraq, consultations are ongoing to finalize the date for the emergency meeting. Source: Jordan News Agency
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…