Establishing an accurate database of graduate studies groups and scientific research centers existing in Arab universities. Setting scientific measures for accrediting graduate studies programs in Arab universities. Encouraging basic and applied research related to existing problems in the Arab world to build up self-sufficiency in advanced technologies. Utilizing the available facilities of Arab universities for better collaboration in graduate studies and scientific research. Collaborating with the Arab universities in setting plans and programs to prepare highly qualified teaching staff and researchers. Planning for the continuous training for university teaching staff and researchers. Encouraging scientific publishing in Arab universities and supporting coordination between the scientific journals issued by the association as well as documenting scientific researches. Encouraging teaching and publishing in Arabic language. Providing technical consultations in the various fields of development in the Arab world. Continuing the studies for establishing an Arab university for graduate studies