Cairo, July 01, 2019, SPA -- The President of the Arab Center for Human Rights, Dr. Amjad Shamout, who is also former chairman of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights, affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's hosting and presidency of the upcoming G20 summit is a historic event in appreciation of the role Saudi Arabia is playing and the efforts it was exerting in the stability of the Arab region. In a statement, Shamout said the holding of next year's G20 summit in the Kingdom is attributed to the wise leadership of the Kingdom and in recognition of the Kingdom's religious, economic and social role regionally and internationally. In particular, he cited the religious status of Saudi Arabia as home of Islam and Gibla of Muslims all over the world, its fight against terrorism and extremism as well as efforts to boost regional and international economy. --SPA 21:42 LOCAL TIME 18:42 GMT 0030 www.spa.gov.sa/w1129508