Former Egyptian foreign minister appointed new Arab League chief (opens original article in a new tab)

Nabil Fahmy, former Egyptian foreign minister, has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Arab League, becoming the 9th person to hold the position since its establishment in 1945 and the 8th Egyptian to do so.

• Nabil Fahmy appointed as new Arab League chief
• Fahmy is former Egyptian foreign minister
• He is 9th secretary-general of Arab League since 1945
• He is 8th Egyptian to hold the post