An Arab private sector preparatory forum for the third session of the Arab economic and social development Summit was held in Riyadh recently. The Forum stressed that Riyadh economic summit, which will be held next week, will have added value in the history of the Arab economic summits. The final statement issued by the Forum, which was held in Riyadh from January 12 to 13, 2013, called on Arab leaders to provide political umbrella necessary to strengthen the role of the private sector. The Forum\'s recommendations will be submitted to the Arab economic and social development summit in Riyadh.