Cairo, Dhu-AlHijjah 22, 1439, Sep 2, 2018, SPA -- The preparatory meetings of the 102nd session of the Arab Economic and Social Council are started here today. The 102nd ministerial session of the Arab Economic and Social Council will be held on next Thursday in Cairo. The meetings discussed issues pertaining to the economic and social affairs among the Arab states. --SPA 17:13 LOCAL TIME 14:13 GMT 0018 www.spa.gov.sa/w742909