Cairo: Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, emphasized the critical role of the Arab Fund for Technical Assistance to African Countries in fostering Arab-African cooperation. He highlighted the fund's contribution to supporting the strategic objectives of the Arab League and its member states with African countries, especially in maintaining robust Arab-African relations.
According to Emirates News Agency, Aboul Gheit made these remarks while chairing the 60th session of the Board of Directors of the Arab Fund for Technical Assistance to African Countries. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States. It saw the participation of Ambassador Mohand Salah Ladjouzi, Assistant Secretary General of the League of Arab States and Director-General of the Fund, along with representatives from Arab member states on the board and representatives from the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa.
Jamal Rushdi, the Official Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the Arab League, reported that the meeting reviewed the fund's activities, financial position, and final accounts for 2025. It also considered the proposed budget for 2026. Aboul Gheit expressed his aspiration for enhanced support from member states for the fund's budget and its developmental initiatives.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, the fund successfully implemented around 70 training courses benefiting 1,126 African trainees in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, agriculture, petroleum, mining, and nursing. Additionally, it provided 100 scholarships to students from 20 African countries to study at Arab universities. The fund plans to organize 40 training courses during the 2026-2027 academic year and offer 100 new scholarships for African students.
