The work-session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) started here today with participation of the member countries including The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is represented by Dr. Naif Hashal AL Roumi, The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education Development. The 3-day session will discuss a number of core topics including the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and the dangers posed to its heritage, educational and scientific situation in Palestine in addition to a Plan of Action to commemorate the Day of the Arabic language and an Arab Draft Strategy to mitigate losses from natural disasters.