The ARAB League, also known as the League of ARAB States, is an intergovernmental organization based in Cairo, Egypt. It was founded in 1945 and currently consists of 22 member states from the Middle East and North Africa. The main purpose of the ARAB League is to promote cooperation among its members in order to achieve common goals such as economic development, social progress, and cultural advancement. The ARAB League also works to strengthen ties between its members and to protect their political and economic interests.