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Syria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi.

Ibrahim Olabi: UN ambassador of the 'new Syria'

Appointed as Syrian envoy to the world body by President Sharaa, this young barrister with British connections is no stranger to the diplomatic world

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Suha El-Gendy: Egypt’s New Immigration Minister

This week, Ambassador Suha El-Gendy assumed the portfolio of the Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, succeeding former Minister Nabila Makram, as part of a new cabinet reshuffle…

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Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari (Supplied)

Saudi Envoy Says Relations with Beirut 'Too Deep To Be Affected With Irresponsible Statements' -Saudi Media

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Lebanon, Waleed al Bukhari, said on Thursday that "the kingdom's relations with Lebanon are too deep to be affected with irresponsible and absurd statements," Saudi media…

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Ons Jabeur: Tunisia's Minister of Happiness

The Minister of Happiness, the Icon of Arab Tennis, and the African Tennis Ambassador are all names of a Tunisian star who, with a lot of will, determination, hard work and perseverance, was able to…

Majalla 23 October 2021

Mohamed Al Khaja: The First UAE Ambassador to Israel

Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja took office on 14 February 2021 as the first ambassador to Israel in the country's history, after the cabinet of the United Arab Emirates approved the opening of an embassy…

Majalla 19 March 2021

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