Perungudi fire doused, says Corporation The civic body thanks all the personnel involved in the firefighting operations for four days The Hindu · Apr 30, 2022
Town Vending Committees declared illegal HC asks GCC to reconstitute the committees The Hindu · Apr 27, 2022
Al-Aweisheg: Riyadh Talks Assert Gulf-Yemeni Strategic Expansion The Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr. Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022
Yemen in the Grips of Optimism It may be naive to speak of optimism seven years since the coup by the Iran-backed Houthi militias and the consequent eruption of the war. The recent changes however, have led to optimism because they have allowed the Yemenis to draw up scenarios that may have been impossible up until… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022
GCC to keep public parks open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information Commission had suggested to keep the parks open in public interest The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022
GCC Secretary General Stresses Importance of Strengthening Cooperation in Cybersecurity Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022
Lebanese Widely Welcome Return of Gulf Ambassadors The Gulf countries' decision to return their ambassadors to Beirut was widely welcomed by Lebanese officials, who believe it will open a new chapter in relations between the two sides. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian said the move "paves the way for a new chapter of hope and faith… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2022
GCC, OIC Welcome Establishment of Yemen Presidential Leadership Council Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf welcomed on Friday the announcement by Yemeni President Abd-Rabbo Mansour Hadi to establish the Presidential Leadership Council. The council will proceed with the duties of the transitional period. Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Meets President, Members of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with the president and members of the newly formed Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, expressing the Kingdom’s hope that its establishment would turn a new page in Yemen. The Crown Prince further stressed Saudi Arabia’s keenness on supporting the country’s security and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022
Gulf, Arab States Welcome Yemeni President’s Decision to Transfer Powers to New Leadership Council A number of Gulf and Arab states on Thursday welcomed the Yemeni president's decision to transfer his powers to a new presidential council. Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the presidential council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022
Greater Cities Commission boss says Newcastle inclusion 'not a takeover' A key state government planning body has joined Newcastle to a 'mega-region' which will have a population of 9 million by 2050. Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2022
Yemen Consultations Begin Drafting Roadmap to Bolster State Institutions After six days of discussions in Riyadh, gatherers at the intra-Yemeni consultations began drafting solutions and a roadmap that would address the challenges confronting their country's security and stability. The Gulf Cooperation Council is sponsoring the talks that kicked off last week. GCC Ambassador to Yemen Sarhan Al-Minaikher said consensus… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022
Clarify if town vending panel was formed following guidelines, HC asks Chennai Corporation Civic body’s counsel granted two weeks to obtain reply The Hindu · Apr 5, 2022
Yemen Consultations Make Significant Progress The intra-Yemeni consultations, currently underway in Riyadh, have made significant progress in all issues on their agenda. The consultations kicked off in the Saudi capital on Wednesday and they are being sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). On Sunday, the gatherers discussed the challenges facing the legitimate government and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022 Yemen Army Accuses Houthis of Violating UN Truce in Marib, Taiz, Hodeidah The Yemeni army accused the Iran-backed Houthi militias of violating the recently declared truce in the country, specifically in the Marib, Taiz and Hodeidah provinces. United Nations envoy Hans Grundberg announced the two-month truce on Friday at the intra-Yemeni consultations underway in Riyadh. The consultations are being sponsored by the…
The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022 25%-50% property tax hike covers about 83% of houses in Tamil Nadu Around 7% of houses come under the slabs of 100% and 150%
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022 Intra-Yemeni Talks in Riyadh Restore Hope for Yemen Exiting Current Situation Sarhan Al-Munikher, head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mission to Yemen, considered all solutions open to Yemenis to decide the fate of their country and get out of the current situation. Meanwhile, Southern Transitional Council (STC) commander Maj. Gen.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 Saudi Arabia Approves Project to Boost Competitiveness of Gulf Mining Sector The Saudi government recently approved the unified general guiding principles for mining for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The principles were adopted by the GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee at its 36th meeting in November 2020. According to official information, the new procedure will boost the competitiveness of the mining…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 Yemenis Warn of Wasting Opportunities at Riyadh Consultations Participants at the Yemen consultations, currently underway in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, have warned against wasting opportunities, a policy that has led to the squandering of previous efforts to overcome sharp divisions and unite ranks. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is sponsoring the consultations that kicked off on Wednesday and…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 Yemeni Consensus Exceeds Expectations at Riyadh Consultations The Yemeni parties taking part at the Riyadh consultations have shown great consensus and keenness on the future of their country. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is sponsoring the talks at its Riyadh headquarters. They kicked off on Wednesday and will conclude on April 7. Dr.
Reuters · Mar 31, 2022 Houthis still welcome to join Yemen talks in Riyadh, says GCC official An invitation for Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis to join Yemeni talks in Saudi Arabia remains on the table, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) assistant secretary-general Abdulaziz Al-Aweisheq said on Thursday.
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022 DMK secures all 15 zonal chairperson posts in Chennai; only one woman among the 15 The party struggles to get adequate number of women to standing committees too
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2022 Largest Yemeni Consultations Since Coup Kick Off in Riyadh The intra-Yemeni consultations kicked off in Riyadh on Wednesday. The consultations, the largest since the coup by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in 2014, are being sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). They are bringing together Yemenis from across the country to discuss peace and are set to conclude on…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2022 Houthis Bar Politicians, Activists in Sanaa from Attending Riyadh Consultations The Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen have barred politicians and activists in Sanaa from taking part in the Riyadh consultations. The intra-Yemeni consultations are set to kick off from the Saudi capital on Wednesday. They are being sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and held at its headquarters. Parties…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2022 Gulf-Sponsored Yemen Consultations Set to Kick Off in Riyadh The intra-Yemeni consultations are set to kick off in the Saudi-capital Riyadh on Wednesday. Various Yemeni parties and figures are set to take part, while international and United Nations officials will also attend. The consultations are being sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and held at its Riyadh headquarters.…