Arab League Hosts 16th Nuclear, Security Forum

The 16th edition of the two-day Nuclear and Security Forum commenced today at the Arab League headquarters with the participation of over 100 experts from 14 Arab countries, along with representatives from Arab and international think tanks, the International Committee of the Red Cross, UN agencies concerned with disarmament and non-proliferation, and relevant sectors of the Arab League Secretariat General. The forum addresses key regional and international topics, including the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, nuclear deterrence, the roles of youth and women in nuclear disarmament and arms control, security challenges in the Middle East, the environmental, legal, and humanitarian impacts of lethal weapons used in attacks on Gaza, and the latest developments in maritime security. Source: Saudi Press Agency