Preamble:

The Arab States signatory hereto,

Desiring to enhance cooperation between themselves to combat

information technology offences threatening their security, interests

and the safety of their communities,

Convinced of the need to adopt a common criminal policy aimed

at protecting the Arab society against information technology offences,

Taking into account the high religious and moral principles,

especially the ordinances of Islamic Law (Shari’a), as well as the

human heritage of the Arab Nation which rejects all forms of crimes,

and having regard to public order in every State,

Adhering to the relevant Arab and international treaties and

charters on human rights, and guaranteeing, respecting and protecting them,

Have agreed as follows: