The annual meeting of Joint Arab Financial Authorities commenced here today with the participation of Arab finance ministers and governors of Arab central banks. The Kingdom's delegation to the meeting was led by Minister of Finance Dr. Ibrahim Al Assaf who was accompanied by Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency Dr. Fahd Al Mubarak and a number of officials. The meeting has on its agenda a number of economic issues including reviewing revenues and losses, joint future financial programs as well as exchange of expertise. Also, the meeting will discuss funding of small and medium-sized private businesses in the Arab World.