THE ROLE OF ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTRA-ARAB TRADE AND THE MECHANISMS OF DEVELOPMENT IN LIGHT OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS

Abstract

This study aims to study the chronological development of intra-Arab trade until the emergence of e-commerce. and determine the concepts, metrics and the actual reality of intra-Arab trade in general. To determine the position reached by some Arab countries in their conduct of intra-Arab trade and ways to sustain, develop and benefit from it more effectively .In light of the nature of the problem and the purpose and importance of the study, the researcher relies on the deductive approach in terms of knowledge and extrapolation of scientific studies that dealt with the subject of the study, as well as the inductive approach through which the concepts of intra-Arab Arab trade and the mechanisms of its development in light of global developments are highlighted. The descriptive-analytical approach was used to answer the hypotheses of the study and to arrive at the results of the study.The study focused on a set of conclusions and recommendations, the most important of which are : The Arab economies do not differ in their structure and components from the rest of the developing countries, as they rely mainly on raw materials and food products in their foreign trade.trends in the development of foreign trade of the Arab countries show that there is a continuous increase in the flow of imports from abroad and a decrease in export revenues, resulting in a continuous deficit in the trade balance of most Arab countries.As for the recommendations, the Arab countries should take advantage of the WTO in their attempt to develop their trade with the outside world, conclude bilateral trade agreements to achieve gains and profits from them, and coordinate between most Arab countries for the purpose of cooperation and conclude trade agreements from them to develop intra-trade and create a free trade zone to benefit from them in Arab trade exchanges.