The Higher Organizing Committee of the “2019 Arab Economic and Social Development Summit” (AESD) held a meeting on 3 January 2019 at the summit venue at the Beirut Waterfront Seaside Arena, allocated to presenting the stages of preparations in terms of organizational, logistical, security and media aspects, in addition to the results of the preparatory meetings that took place in Cairo.

The Summit Spokesman, Rafik Shalala, explained that the arrangements have been achieved by a large percentage, in addition to the completion of security, media, logistical and other arrangements. He pointed out that as a result of the turnout to participate in the summit, the registration period was extended until January 7 through the summit website: beirutsummit.gov.lb.

It is noteworthy that groups of the Lebanese University students who volunteered to assist the Committee began their training in the Presidential Palace on the tasks assigned thereto in the fields of ceremonies, media, reception, follow-up and technology.