On March 25^th 2009, Mr. Al Zaeem met the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and the UN Secretary-General's Personal Representation to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Robert Serry. For one hour, they discussed the current situation in the Gaza Strip and prospects for the future. 

 Mr. Serry asked Mr. Al Zaeem to join an advisory team planned to be formed in Gaza.