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UAE transfers AESC Presidency to Bahrain

February 09, 2025 / 8:44 PM

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Sharjah 24 – WAM: The United Arab Emirates has officially handed over the presidency of the
preparatory meetings for the 115th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council (AESC) to
Bahrain. The meetings began today at the General Secretariat of the Arab League, with the Social
Committee convening to prepare the draft agenda for the session's social dossier.

UAE delegation Led by Juma Mohammed Al Kait
The UAE delegation was led by Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for Foreign
Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, alongside several ministry officials. In his opening speech,
Al Kait reiterated the UAE’s strong commitment to supporting Arab joint action, particularly in the
social sector, in alignment with the nation’s leadership vision.

UAE’s support for Arab social progress
Al Kait highlighted the UAE's contributions during its presidency of the 114th session, noting its
efforts to advance social progress through initiatives like the Arab Reading Challenge, which plays a
key role in driving social development in the region.

Handover of presidency to Bahrain

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