Aboul Gheit: Arab Summit in Bahrain is Key in Shaping Unified Arab Stance

The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.
The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.
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Aboul Gheit: Arab Summit in Bahrain is Key in Shaping Unified Arab Stance

The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.
The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, underscored the importance of the upcoming 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain against the backdrop of pressing challenges facing the Arab region.
These challenges notably include the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and the deteriorating political and humanitarian conditions impacting several regional countries.
In the lead-up to the summit, expected on Thursday, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, held preparatory meetings with Secretary-General Aboul Gheit and Assistant Secretary-General Ambassador Hossam Zaki of the Arab League.
Aboul Gheit highlighted the pivotal role of the Arab Summit in Bahrain in shaping a cohesive Arab stance. He also acknowledged the significant contribution of Arab parliamentary diplomacy to fostering collective Arab efforts.



Saudi Defense Ministry Hosts Eighth Meeting of 'Dragon Group' Chiefs of Staff 

Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Ministry Hosts Eighth Meeting of 'Dragon Group' Chiefs of Staff 

Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Defense hosted the eighth meeting of the "Dragon Group" Chiefs of Staff in Riyadh., reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

The meeting was attended by the chiefs of staff and representatives from Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, United Kingdom, and the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The meeting was opened by Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and covered topics of common interest, including counter-terrorism, developments in the Palestinian territories, the need for humanitarian aid access, and regional de-escalation efforts.

The participants stressed the importance of maritime security, ensuring the safety of waterways, and strengthening anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations.