Saudi Arabia hosts 29th Arab League Summit 2018

The 29th Arab League Summit 2018 has started in Dahran, Saudi Arabia on April 15 to promote Arab joint action to address challenges facing the nation. In the annual gathering of Arab leaders, Saudi Arabia hopes to push for a unified stand against Iran. The fate of Jerusalem, as US plans to move its Embassy after declaring it the capital of Israel is also expected to dominate the Summit. Although in a long diplomatic stand off for the past nearly 10 months, both Saudi Arabia and Qatar have voiced support for the US led air strike on Syria. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai is leading the UAE’s delegation to the 29th Arab League Summit.

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Category: Summits and Conferences

Topics: Arab League • Arabian Peninsula • Countries • Dubai • Geography of Asia • Member states of OPEC • Member states of the Arab League • Member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf • Middle Eastern countries • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Western Asia

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