UAE secures Presidency of Arab Parliament

The UAE has secured the Presidency of the Arab Parliament following an election at the HQ of the Arab League in Cairo on Saturday. Mohammed Ahmad Al Yamahi, a member of the Federal National Council (FNC), will preside over the Parliament.

The UAE, represented by the FNC Parliamentary Division, previously held the presidency of the Arab Parliament for two consecutive terms from 2012 to 2016, in recognition of the effective role of Emirati parliamentary diplomacy and its contributions to the activities and work of the Arab Parliament since its inception.

In a statement, Al Yamahi expressed his gratitude for the substantial support provided by the UAE’s wise leadership, led by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, who have empowered Emiratis to attain decision-making positions within Arab, regional, and international organisations. He emphasised that this achievement adds to the UAE’s exemplary track record achieved under the guidance of the UAE leadership.

At the FNC Parliamentary Division level, the UAE was elected Deputy President of the Arab Parliament in 2020. Additionally, members of the FNC Parliamentary Division chaired the Committees on Financial and Economic Affairs and the Committee on Social, Educational, Cultural, Women, and Youth Affairs.