what is the purpose of the arab league 
the arab league s state purpose is to seek close cooperation among its members on matters of common interest specifically economics communication culture nationality social welfare and health to strengthen ties improve communication and promote common interest among arabic speaking nations the pact of the league of arab states the organization s founding document identifies the mission of the league as follows the purpose of the league is to draw closer the relations between member states and coordinate their political activities with the aim of realizing a close collaboration between them to safeguard their independence and sovereignty and to consider in a general way the affairs and interests of the arab countries 8who is the leader of the arab league the arab league is headed by the secretary general as of march 2024 ahmed aboul gheit holds that post he assumed it in 2016 9