Abdallah Al Dardari

Abdallah Al Dardari is the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. He is newsworthy due to his comments regarding the significant economic impact of the recent conflict in the Middle East on Arab countries. According to Al Dardari, speaking in Amman, the conflict, triggered by joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and its spread throughout the Middle East, has already cost Arab countries an estimated $186 billion after just one month. This represents approximately a 6% loss in the region's GDP. He emphasized the urgency of ending the conflict, stating that each additional day has negative repercussions on the global economy. His statements highlight the devastating economic consequences of the conflict and underscore the UN's concern about its impact on the region and beyond.