Doha, March 27, SPA -- The Arab economic and social council started today its meeting at the ministerial level to prepare for the 21st Arab summit due to be held on Monday. The Qatari news agency reported that the council will discuss a number of topics and decisions to submit them to the summit. The topics included the Arab customs union, the Arab common market and means for combating poverty.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/648390