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He highlighted that during its presidency of the 114th session of the Council, the UAE was keen to
support and endorse various Arab efforts to advance social progress, contributing positively to
comprehensive and sustainable development.

He also underscored the significance of pioneering initiatives that bring tangible progress and
prosperity to Arab societies, citing the Arab Reading Challenge as one of the region’s most
prominent knowledge and cultural initiatives driving social development.

Al Kait stressed the importance of continuing joint efforts to implement the resolutions of the 114th
session of the Economic and Social Council, which serve as a fundamental pillar and roadmap for
achieving common objectives in economic and social development.

He announced the formal handover of the presidency of the current session to Bahrain and
extended his best wishes for its success in supporting Arab development efforts and enhancing the
work of the Arab Economic and Social Council across various sectors to promote prosperity for
Arab nations and peoples.

The draft agenda of the Social Committee includes a review of the implementation of the
resolutions from the 114th session of the Economic and Social Council and the activities of the
General Secretariat between the 114th and 115th sessions.

Additionally, the draft agenda addresses the social aspects of the economic and social dossier for
the 34th regular session of the Arab League Council at the summit level, set to be held in Iraq.

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