Washington, July 2 (Petra) — The World Bank has announced the
appointment of Dalia Khalifa as the Division Director for the Middle
East Department, which covers Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.

Khalifa succeeds Jean-Christophe Carret, who held the position for
the past four years.

Based in Amman, Khalifa will lead the World Bank’s operations and
strategies across the five nations. She will work in close
collaboration with governments, development partners, the private
sector, and other stakeholders to support national priorities. Her
leadership will align with the Bank’s mission to end extreme poverty
and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet while fostering more
and better job opportunities for all.

In her new role, Khalifa will spearhead the Bank’s support for a
broad development agenda. This includes private sector-led job
creation, bolstering essential infrastructure, advancing human
capital development, driving sustainable and inclusive growth,
improving governance, and supporting evidence-based policy dialogues
and reforms. Additionally, she will oversee the delivery of
financing, knowledge, and advisory services tailored to address each
country’s specific needs and capitalize on its unique opportunities.

//Petra// AF