Universities warned against dealing with non-Arab League bodies

The Ministry of Higher Education has warned Saudi universities against dealing with the so-called “Arab Union for Voluntary Work,” which claims of working under the umbrella of the Arab League.
The ministry said it has taken all precautionary measures against the organization.
“This organization has deceived universities in the Arab countries allegedly working under the guidance of the Arab League, exploiting its name and logo and illegally making contacts with a number of institutions and organizing conferences, to convince that its activities are sponsored by the League,” the ministry stated.
The ministry said it has received a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informing that the Arab League clearly stated the group is not affiliated to it. The League is relieved from any responsibility resulting from any activities or transactions the organization is undertaking, the ministry said.
The organization was not established in the League’s framework as in the case of other organizations which were based on decisions issued by the League Council or its Social and Economic Council in accordance with the approved procedures, the ministry said.
The Arab League has drawn up regulations and guidelines for the sponsorship of activities which are organized by civil community organizations, higher education institutions and the private sector companies, the statement said.
It added that the procedure comes after it has received complaints and inquiries on the activities of the said organization in Saudi Arabia and other countries.
The Arab League has formed a committee to determine names of Arab associations and organizations which are not affiliated to the Arab League, using its name and logo in their official publications and transactions, so that the member countries can take necessary and legal actions against them, the sources said.