The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the resulting Persian Gulf war have cost Arab countries $620 billion, according to an authoritative report issued on Sunday.

The Arab Economic Report, an annual study by the Arab Monetary Fund, the Arab League, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries and other leading institutions, said the destruction of oil wells and pipelines, telecommunications, roads, buildings and factories cost Kuwait $160 billion and Iraq $190 billion.

The report, released at a central bankers' meeting in the United Arab Emirates, said that in addition, the governments of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the gulf emirates made $84 billion in direct payments to the United States, Britain and France for military expenses. Officials said payments to Egypt and Syria, who were also members of the coalition opposing Iraq, may have totaled $3 billion to $5 billion.

Direct logistical support for the 600,000 American and allied troops in Saudi Arabia between August 1990 and March 1991, plus the rush to build military airstrips and camps, cost another $51 billion, which was paid largely by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.