Arab Bureau

The Arab Bureau was a British intelligence and political organization established during World War I, specifically in 1916. Its main goal was to gather information about Arab affairs and support Arab nationalist movements against the Ottoman Empire. It played a key role in shaping British policy regarding the Middle East and was involved in promoting the Arab Revolt, which aimed to liberate Arab territories from Ottoman control. The Bureau facilitated communication and coordination between Arab leaders and the British, influencing the region's political landscape during and after the war.