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Qatar, Bahrain Agree in Riyadh to Resolve Pending Disputes

Qatar and Bahrain agreed on Tuesday to resolve pending disputes between them in line with the AlUla declaration that was reached in 2021. Qatari Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Bahraini FM Dr. Abdul Latif al-Zayani headed two delegations that met for talks…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023

Labour accused of wasting taxpayers' money after failing to name candidate in by-election for second time

It's the second time it's happened in two years

Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023

GCC, OIC Chiefs Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has congratulated Saudi Arabia on the Kingdom’s selection as host of the Asian Nations Cup 2027. Albudaiwi expressed pride in the Kingdom, saying that hosting the Asian tournament is proof of Saudi Arabia’s ability to organize major international events.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023

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Kuwait’s Al-Budaiwi Appointed as GCC’s 7th Secretary-General

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced the appointment of Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Kuwait’s ambassador to Washington, as the new Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as of Feb.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

Saudi FM Meets with Outgoing GCC Secretary-General

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Sunday outgoing Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Prince Faisal hailed Al-Hajraf's work throughout his tenure at the head of the GCC. He praised him on his strenuous efforts in supporting joint Gulf work, its…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

Gulf, Arab Countries Slam Attack on Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Tehran

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday the attack on Azerbaijan’s embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran. The Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Azerbaijan and its people, calling for respecting diplomatic missions and the punishment of the perpetrators. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf slammed the attack,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2023

Gulf, European Talks Underscore Strategic Partnership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks on Monday with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet. Meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relations between the GCC and EU and ways to strengthen cooperation to achieve common interests. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

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Kuwait Crown Prince Hails Hajraf’s Role as GCC Secretary-General as Tenure Ends

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah held talks on Sunday with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 8, 2023

GCC Condemns Israeli Official's Provocative Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023

The Global Economy Caught Between Wars and Geopolitical Conflicts

There is a saying, "When the US economy sneezes, the emerging markets get a cold." The global economy now may be more complex: it is more resilient in terms of where new economic growth emerges, but more vulnerable in terms of risk emanating from the United States, but also in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022

Islamic Countries Establish New Phase in Fighting Corruption

Sponsored by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states concluded a two-day meeting that included workshops and panel discussions in Jeddah. The meeting, held upon the invitation of Saudi Arabia, was attended by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

China's increasing economic ties with the Gulf states are reducing the west's sway in the Middle East

At the end of November 2022, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak announced that the “golden era” between Great Britain and China was over. China may not have been too bothered by this news however, and has been busy making influential friends elsewhere.

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2022

GCC Expresses Solidarity with Jordan against Attempts to Destabilize it

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed on Monday its solidarity with Jordan against all attempts aimed at destabilizing it and undermining its security. GCC Secretary-General Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 19, 2022

Ice danger warnings as large-scale rescue operation saves swan from frozen Lanarkshire loch

The incident sparked widespread concern following reports that children had been spotted trying to get onto the ice

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 11, 2022

Hunter can take 'lot more people': population of 950,000 by 2041

A key regional advocacy group says the Lower Hunter has "much more capacity for growth and heavy lifting" to accommodate population rises across Greater Sydney.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2022

Iran summons China envoy over islands dispute statement with UAE

Chinese envoy ‘had a visit’ as Tehran expressed ‘strong dissatisfaction’ over China’s joint statement with GCC nations.

Dynamite News · Dec 11, 2022

Cyclone Mandous Disrupts Life In Andhra, Tamil Nadu; Leaders Inspect Affected Region

The leaders of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), including MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and local officials, visited the cyclone Mandous-affected places in Andhra Pradesh after many residential areas in the South coastal region got submerged by water logging following torrential rainfalls. Read on for details:

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 10, 2022

Gulf Countries, China to Invest in the Future, Energy

The Gulf-Chinese summit on Friday concluded the importance of joint work and integration in future projects, namely investment in innovation, technology, and energy, and in collaborative work on regional security and stability. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz said that regional security and stability can't be achieved without…

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 10, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 10, 2022

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 9, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022

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…

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

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

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

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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