29TH ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT

Arab Leaders Gather in Dhahran to Unite on Regional Challenges

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Arab leaders gathered in Dhahran this weekend for the 29th session of the Arab Summit, held for the first time at the recently-opened King Abdulaziz International Cultural Center in Dhahran on Sunday.

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