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Street vendors appeal for fair, transparent survey

Apprehensive about the absence of Town Vending Committees, many street vendors have demanded a moratorium on evictions till the survey is completed

The Hindu

Law chambers discriminated against gender-critical barrister, tribunal rules

Panel awards Allison Bailey payout in row over trans rights but rejects her claim against Stonewall

The Guardian - UK

Mixed result for 'gender-critical' barrister in employment tribunal

A LESBIAN barrister was discriminated against by her chambers because of her “gender-critical belief” and has been awarded £22,000 in…

The National (Scotland)

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Allison Bailey: Barrister awarded £22,000 after employer discriminated against her over gender critical views

The barrister claimed she lost work and income due to Garden Court Chamber’s involement with Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme

The Independent UK

US, Gulf Commitment to Preserving Regional Security, Deepening Defense Cooperation

The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the US have reaffirmed on Saturday their joint commitment to maintaining regional security and stability and supporting diplomatic efforts seeking to reduce regional tensions. They also stressed the need for strengthening their regional cooperation on the levels of security, intelligence…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Calls on Iran to Cooperate with Regional Countries, US Says Won’t Leave Void to Be Filled by Others

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, chaired on Saturday the Jeddah Security and Development Summit on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The summit was attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Eco park should not shrink capacity of Villivakkam lake, NGT tells Chennai Corporation

The National Green Tribunal has asked the Greater Chennai Corporation to create a new lake spanning 22 acres or deepen two existing lakes in the Kosasthalaiyar River Basin lieu of the establishment of eco amusement park in the Villivakkam-Konnur lake area

The Hindu

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GCC Assistant Secretary-General: Ukraine, Iran’s Activities Top Jeddah Summit Agenda

Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations in the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Very bad sign’ that Joe Biden ‘won’t be welcomed by Saudi senior royal’, expert says

A Saudi-based expert said the rank of the royal greeting the US president on the tarmac doesn’t matter

The Independent UK

Ministers inspect possible sites for relocating 1,500 families in Royapuram zone

TNUHDB may build apartments in these sites for the families facing eviction

The Hindu

UAE President Receives GCC Secretary-General

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Talks focused on ways of boosting joint GCC action for the best interest of peoples of GCC member states and fulfilling their aspirations for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Minaikher to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Only Choice Is Supporting Political Solution in Yemen

Gulf Cooperation Council Ambassador to Yemen Sarhan al-Minaikher has been a witness to key developments in the war-torn country for years. In 2013, the young Saudi worked closely on the national dialogue. He witnessed the developments that followed and that impeded the political process in the country and resulted in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Praises Saudi Arabia's New Development Projects in Yemen

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

KTR woos firms with stable govt., able leadership

Talent in digital and emerging space, innovation ecosystem, infrastructure key factors for growth of GCC markets: Minister

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The National (Scotland)

Tories drop 'human rights' and 'rule of law' from goals of Gulf trade deal

BORIS Johnson's government has dropped “human rights” and the “rule of law” from its list of objectives in securing a trade deal with Gulf…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

The Independent UK

Brexit: Ministers warned against trade deal with Gulf states over ‘appalling’ human rights record

Trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan kicking off talks in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu

Hopeful for conclusion of India-U.K. free trade agreement by Diwali, says Piyush Goyal

The Union Minister said that Australia, Israel and the Gulf Cooperation Countries have expressed interest to forge FTAs with India, along with Eurasia and Brazil

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The Guardian - UK

Stonewall ‘malicious’ in legal fight against Allison Bailey, tribunal hears

Barrister involved in employment tribunal with her chambers and leading LGBTQ+ charity

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain Welcome Upcoming Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain have welcomed the upcoming summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in July, comprising leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and the United States. The support for the US regional summit in Jeddah, scheduled for next month, was voiced during a…

The Guardian - UK

Allison Bailey case is a microcosm of the wider debate about transgender rights

Barrister’s unlawful discrimination case sees levels of engagement rare for an employment tribunal

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen International Forum in Stockholm Discusses Ceasefire

The GCC Ambassador to Yemen, Sarhan al-Minaikher, said that the integration of Yemen with the economies of the Arab Gulf states is a matter linked to the end of the war. Minaikher said that efforts aim to extend the existing armistice, stressing Gulf countries' support to end the crisis. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC, Gulf Chambers Discuss Activating Role of Private Sector in Gulf Economy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Federation of Gulf Chambers discussed Wednesday the challenges of the private sector and activating the role of the economy at the 58th meeting held in Muscat. GCC Secretary-General Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the importance of the role of the Gulf private sector in achieving…

The Hindu

52 streets in Chennai have more than 3 COVID-19 cases; 90% of patients in home isolation, says Health Minister

GCC to increase testing, open three COVID Care Centres

Al Jazeera

How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials cause a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world.

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