ABSTRACT
The League of Arab States (LAS) is a voluntary association of independent countries whose peoples are mainly Arabic speaking. The Egyptian government first proposed the Arab League in 1943. The original charter of the Arab League created a regional organization of sovereign States that was neither a union nor a federation. The Arab League's purposes are to strengthen ties among the Member States, coordinate their policies, and promote their common interests. The League of Arab States is involved in political, economic, cultural, and social programs designed to promote the interests of Member States. The League of Arab States has fostered cultural exchanges between Member States, encouraged youth and sports programs, helped to advance the role of women in Arab societies, and promoted child welfare activities. The Arab League has served as a platform for the drafting and conclusion of almost all landmark documents promoting economic integration among Member States.
