UAE participates in 118th Arab Economic and Social Council in Cairo

UAE Participates In 118th Arab Economic And Social Council In Cairo

Umer Jamshaid | Published September 03, 2026 | 09:15 PM

CAIRO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 03rd Sep, 2026) The Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States held its 118th ministerial session today, attended by Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Arab economy ministers, and representatives of member states, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates.

The Council discussed a number of economic and development issues, including:

  • Support for the Palestinian economy
  • Arab food security
  • Implementation of the Arab Program for Sustainable Food Security, 2020-2030 Arab Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy, Arab Strategy For Sustainable Management Of Pastoral Resources 2020-2040, and Arab Aquaculture Strategy 2018-2037.

Other topics of discussion included:

  • An Arab strategy to support labour inspection bodies in the Syrian Arab Republic during its recovery and reconstruction phase.
  • Support for the Industrial and Commercial Institute to strengthen the export sector in Yemen as part of its reconstruction and economic recovery plan.

The Council also reviewed:

  • Developments related to the Greater Arab Free Trade Area and the Arab Customs Union.
  • Topics proposed for inclusion in the economic and social dossier of the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level during its 35th regular session.
  • Arab-international cooperation in social and development fields, reports and resolutions of specialised Arab ministerial councils and technical and permanent committees.
  • Arab efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.