WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:

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World Bank Appoints New Division Director for the Middle East Department

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WASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 - The World Bank announces the appointment of Ms. Dahlia Khalifa as Division Director for the Middle East Department, covering Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. She succeeds Mr. Jean-Christophe Carret, who has served in the role for the past four years.