United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Yasser Arafat Memorial on  August 29, 2017.  After laying a wreath at the mausoleum of Arafat, the Secretary-General toured the Museum, accompanied by its director, Mohammad Halayka.

During his visit, the Secretary-General expressed his empathy for the Palestinians and his intention to do his utmost to bring peace and stability to the region and establish a Palestinian state.