Any independent Arab state has the right to become a member of the League.

The Kingdom of Bahrain joined the Arab League after its independence on September 11, 1971 and has contributed to the work of the Arab League over the past years in firm commitment to its Charter and principles. Egypt was reinstated as a member of the Arab League in 1989, and the league’s headquarters returned to Cairo in 1990.

Meanwhile, as the 2011 uprising in Syria grew increasingly violent, the Arab League reached an agreement with the Syrian government in November to end its bloody 10-month campaign against peaceful protesters in Syria. Read more. Charter of the Arab League 22 March, 1945.

Arab League, also called League of Arab States (LAS), Arabic Al-Jāmiʿah al-ʿArabiyyah or Al-Jāmiʿah al-Duwal al-ʿArabiyyah, regional organization of Arab states in the Middle East and parts of Africa, formed in Cairo on March 22, 1945, as an outgrowth of Pan-Arabism. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Arab-League, Jewish Virtual Library - The Arab League: Background & Overview, Arab League - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Arab League - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up).

The Arab League may hold extraordinary summit, if need be. Flag of the Arab League (alternative site), Charter of the Arab League 22 March, 1945, Arab League Declaration on the Invasion of Palestine 15 May, 1948, Joint Defence and Economic Cooperation Treaty 1950-52 (alternative site), Arab Charter on Human Rights 15 September, 1994, Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism 22 April 1998, Internal Regulations of the Committees 1951, Internal Regulations of the Secretariat-General 1953, The Arab League Satellite Broadcasting Charter 2008, The Beirut Declaration - final communique from the summit (extracts). The first Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab League is Ambassador Taqi Al-Baharna. *Ministry of Foreign Affairs' is responsible for coordinating and implementing all matters related to the nation's foreign policy, Bahrain's relations with other countries and international organizations, and to protecting the interests of Bahraini citizens abroad.

It was founded in Cairo in March 1945 with six members: the Kingdom of Egypt, Kingdom of Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Republic, and Transjordan (Jordan from 1949). P.O. At its creation the Arab League comprised Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Transjordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.The first secretary general of the organization was Abd al-Rahman al-Azzam, an Egyptian diplomat. Updates? by Brian Whitaker, Unspeakable Love: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Middle East

In a region where the influence of religion is almost inescapable, growing numbers of Arabs are claiming a right to believe – or disbelieve – as they see fit. The Arab League charter was signed on the 22nd of March, 1945 by the representatives of the Arab countries. Establishment: The Council holds two sessions, one at the level of senior officials and the other at the Ministerial level.