Organization code
ARAB
الفئة
المنظمات الدولية
Established
22 March 1945
Headquarters
Cairo, Egypt
Members
22 Member States
Official languages
Arabic
The League of Arab States is a regional intergovernmental organization of Arab countries established under the 1945 Pact of the League of Arab States. It is one of the world's earliest modern regional organizations.
The League coordinates political, economic, cultural and social cooperation among its members, protects shared interests and provides a forum for consultation on regional issues and disputes.
1945
Seven founding members signed the Pact in Cairo and established the League
1950
Members signed the Treaty of Joint Defence and Economic Cooperation
1979
The headquarters temporarily moved to Tunis
1990
The headquarters returned to Cairo
The Arab League flag commonly uses a green field with a white central emblem. Arabic lettering, chain links and laurel elements represent ties among members, dignity and shared cooperation.
Usage note
The flag and emblem are official identifiers and should not be used in ways that imply authorization or representation by the League.
