Tokyo has already been working on a project to train 10,000 people from Arab countries in different vocations and impart general education to 100,000 people during a specific period, he said. "The move is designed to address the Arab governments' soaring concerns of unemployment," he added. Asked how effective the Japan-Arab dialogue will emerge in future Dr. Serageldin said "the dialogue itself is a wonderful initiative taken by the Japanese government. We have established common understanding with Japan on many issues confronting the Arab nations". The Japan-Arab dialogue was set up as an informal means to explore ideas and strengthen cooperation between Japan and the Arab world. Its first meeting was held in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2003.--SPA1042 Local Time 0742 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/231293