| Host city | Alexandria | ||
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| Country | Egypt | ||
| Opening ceremony | 26 July 1953 | ||
| Closing ceremony | 10 August 1953 | ||
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The 1st Pan Arab Games were held in Alexandria, Egypt between 26 July and 10 August 1953. A total number of 650 athletes from 9 countries, 8 Arab countries and Indonesia (invited) participated in events in 10 sports.