trade zone across the Arab world. It added that political, economic, social, financial and trade reform was necessary so that the Arab World can eventually create a joint Arab market. The declaration also urged for serious work in order to develop the Arab League and the entire system undertaken for the joint Arab work. It said that the development was paramount in order for it to be able to face the challenges of the Arab world. The declaration also expressed its keenness to enhance the status of women in society. It called for activating legislation that guarantee the rights of women in the Arab society. The declaration, then, expressed the Arab leaders thanks to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani for his wisdom in running the works of the 24th Arab summit in Doha and for his vision and efforts in the development of the Arab world.