United Arab Republic at the 1960 Summer Olympics the United Arab Republic in 1960. United Arab Republic had nine male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1960. Three shooters represented the United Arab Republic in 1960. United Arab Republic at the 1960 Summer Olympics Egypt and Syria, as the United Arab Republic, competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Syria was a constituent of the United Arab Republic in 1960, but almost all 74 competitors for the Olympic team were from Egypt. 74 competitors, all men, took part in 34 events in 12 sports. Avadis Nazarkoukian from Damascus (Damas) was a member
European Union and the United Nations European Union and the United Nations The European Union (EU) has had permanent observer status at the United Nations (UN) since 1974, and has had enhanced participation rights since 2011. The EU itself does not have voting rights but it is represented alongside its 28 members, two of which (France and the United Kingdom) are permanent members of the Security Council. The EU holds an enhanced observer status at the UN. While normal observers such as the Arab League and the Red Cross are not allowed to speak before Member States at the UN General Assembly, the EU was granted