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Gulf Summit in Riyadh Rejects Iranian Intervention in Region

The Gulf States have renewed their keenness on stability and security in the region, and the need to strengthen the GCC relations with brotherly and friendly countries and regional and international organizations. They also affirmed respect for the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of Arab states. The…

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Kuwait Retains GCC Secretary-General Post After Al-Hajraf Term Expires

The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) approved on Friday the desire of Kuwait to retain the post of GCC Secretary General for a second term starting from the end of the current term of the Secretary General Dr.

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Saudi Crown Prince: Gulf-Chinese Summit Paves Way for New Phase in Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Friday that the Gulf-Chinese Cooperation and Development summit paves the way for a new phase in relations. On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed chaired the summit that was held…

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Sudan Forum Affirms Strong Arab-Chinese Relations

Ambassadors of Arab countries in Khartoum called for deepening Arab-Chinese relations, stressing the mutual strategic interests between Arab countries and Beijing and the importance of pushing them to the highest level of comprehensive cooperation. Khartoum hosted on Wednesday a forum on the "Arab-Chinese Summit: Current Challenges and Future Prospects" ahead…

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GCC Preparatory Ministerial Meeting Discusses Gulf-Chinese Summit

The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held Wednesday the 154th Preparatory Ministerial Council meeting of the GCC Supreme Council in Riyadh. The meeting was chaired by the Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr al-Busaidi, Chairman of the current session of the GCC Ministerial Council, with the participation of…

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Xi Jinping lands in Saudi Arabia to meet crown prince ahead of first China-Arab States Summit

Meeting to be closely watched by US, which was snubbed in favour of China

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GCC Foreign Ministers Meet in Riyadh

The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council are scheduled to hold on Wednesday the 154th meeting of the Supreme Council in its 43rd session, at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh. The meeting will be headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of…

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Analysis: Herzog’s Gulf trip aims to consolidate Abraham Accords

Israeli president’s visits to Bahrain and UAE can be interpreted as a desire to consolidate diplomatic gains .

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Regional, Int’l Powers Welcome Sudanese Political Agreement

Several regional and international powers welcomed the signing of a framework deal between Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group on Monday. The deal pledges to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to elections and offers a path forward in the wake of Sudan's stalled…

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GCC, US Envoy Discuss Means to Boost Cooperation

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr.

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Gulf Countries Reject Undermining of their Values, Regional, Int’l Contributions

Media ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries stressed on Thursday their condemnation and rejection of all systematic and spiteful media campaigns against Gulf countries. Meeting via videoconference, they also slammed attempts aimed at undermining Gulf successes and contributions on regional and international levels. They underlined the need for…

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GCC Secretary General Stresses Importance of Joint Cooperation with EU

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States, Dr.

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Khalid bin Salman: We Will Raise Level of GCC Armed Forces Against Threats

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman emphasized the significance of strengthening many facets among the Gulf states to protect these nations' resources and the benefits of their peoples, advance their accomplishments, and realize the leaders' ambitions and objectives. Prince Khalid highlighted the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council…

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World Bank: Saudi Green Initiatives Will Grow Region’s Economy to $13 Trillion by 2050

The World Bank confirmed that Saudi green initiatives will grow the region's economy to $13 trillion by 2050.

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GCC condemns German minister’s remarks on Qatar World Cup 2022

The six-member Gulf bloc says it backs Doha in ‘addressing any interference in its internal affairs’.

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GCC Slams German Remarks over Qatar’s Hosting of World Cup

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf condemned on Saturday remarks by Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser over Qatar’s hosting of the football World Cup in November. In a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Hajraf underscored the stance of GCC countries in supporting Qatar in confronting…

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Analysis: The Russia-Ukraine war and the view from Saudi Arabia

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator.

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Asilah Forum Reviews Role of the GCC, Regional Influence

The role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as an influential force in the new regional order has been highlighted with the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war, said Mustafa Numan, the former undersecretary of the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Numan’s comments were made at the Asilah Forum in Morocco.

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GCC Cybersecurity Ministerial Committee Holds First Meeting in Riyadh

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Cybersecurity Ministerial Committee held its first meeting at the headquarters of the GCC Secretariat General in Riyadh. The meeting was attended by the heads of specialized institutions in cybersecurity in GCC countries and GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Saudi Arabia was represented by the National…

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GCC Health Ministers Inaugurate Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers inaugurated on Saturday the "Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control" in Riyadh to strength coordination, build knowledge and produce evidence to enable the prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases, mitigate public health emergencies, and promote healthy communities across the Gulf. The event was…

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Al-Hajraf Says GCC Supports All Efforts to Enhance Security, Stability in Yemen

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf confirmed the support of his organization for all international efforts aiming to enhance security and stability in Yemen and achieve development and inclusive peace in the country. This came during a meeting with the Special Envoy of…

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UK, GCC Hold 1st Round of Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

The first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States was held from August 22 to September 29, the British government announced Thursday. During the negotiations, the two sides discussed FTA's goals and the exchange…

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10,000 litres a day for each pitch: water strain in the Gulf and the Qatar World Cup

Reliance on desalination comes with a big environmental cost for the region’s marine environment

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GCC Secretary General Meets ASEAN Counterpart

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the Arab States Dr.

The Hindu

Only 52% of the owners have paid their property tax, says Corporation

The last date for paying the property tax without penalty is September 30.

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