The Latest Breaking News from GCC

Tribunal rulings for gender-critical women have key implications

Analysis: recent cases strengthen protections for debate, but questions remain around workplace conflicts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

The message for Biden — West Asia has moved on

The U.S. President’s visit could serve his domestic interests to some extent, but it has made no difference to the region

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2022

Lesbian barrister wins discrimination case against chambers over gender-critical views

Allison Bailey took action against her employer and LGBT charity Stonewall after complaints about her views on transgender issues

Wales Online · Jul 27, 2022

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 · Jul 17, 2022

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 · Jul 17, 2022

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 · Jul 15, 2022

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 · Jul 15, 2022

‘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 · Jul 14, 2022

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 · Jul 13, 2022

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 · Jul 6, 2022