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GCC welcomes reaching ceasefire agreement in Gaza 09 Oct 2025 - 05:04 pm

Riyadh, October 09 (QNA) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the agreement reached regarding the Gaza Strip, which aims to implement the...

GCC states give increasing attention to AI sector, says Secretary-General 07 Oct 2025 - 05:11 pm

Abu Dhabi: The GCC states are giving increasing attention to the artificial intelligence sector, with estimates indicating that GCC investments in this sector...

Kuwait affirms support for efforts to end suffering in Gaza 06 Oct 2025 - 07:21 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait, on Monday, affirmed its full support to all international efforts aimed at ending the human catastrophe in the Gaza Strip and...

Saudi stock index closes higher 06 Oct 2025 - 07:18 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Stock Exchange's main index closed higher on Monday, gaining 76.61 points to reach 11,605.20, with a total trading value of SAR...

GCC welcomes Hamas' response to US president plan to stop war in Gaza 05 Oct 2025 - 08:08 pm

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, welcomed the measures taken by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in...

Saudi stock index closes higher 05 Oct 2025 - 05:49 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Stock Exchange’s main index closed higher on Sunday, gaining 32.87 points to reach 11,528.59, with a total trading value of SR...

Gulf health system has achieved significant development: GCC Chief 04 Oct 2025 - 05:21 pm

Kuwait: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the Gulf health system has achieved great development in recent...

GCC welcomes UN efforts to integrate human rights into national laws and policies 03 Oct 2025 - 08:10 pm

Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have welcomed the United Nations' ongoing efforts to integrate human rights principles into national laws and...

Oman affirms concern for safety of its citizens in Global Sumud Flotilla 03 Oct 2025 - 07:26 pm

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman affirmed that it is following closely the situation of the Omani citizens participating in the Global Humanitarian Convoy...

Railway project linking GCC to be completed by December 2030 01 Oct 2025 - 02:53 pm

Abu Dhabi: The Gulf Railway Authority has announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are continuing their efforts to complete the Gulf...

GCC travel, tourism sector generates USD247.1 billion in value added 27 Sep 2025 - 07:45 pm

Muscat: The value added of the travel and tourism sector to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states' GDP rose to USD 247.1 billion...

Saudi Arabia unveils strategic preparations for Hajj 1447 season 27 Sep 2025 - 03:55 pm

Makkah: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has outlined its key preparations for the upcoming Hajj season of 1447 AH, following a...

GCC Secretary-General, Portuguese Foreign Minister discuss strengthening relations 26 Sep 2025 - 11:30 pm

New York: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met Friday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal Paulo Rangel,...

Kuwait Crown Prince reaffirms unwavering support for Qatar 26 Sep 2025 - 10:13 am

New York: Crown Prince of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah reaffirmed Kuwait’s unwavering solidarity with the State of Qatar in...

Israeli attack on Qatar violation of international law: GCC Secretary-General 26 Sep 2025 - 10:05 am

New York: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) H E Jasim Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the recent Israeli attack on Qatar constitutes...

Saudi Royal Court announces passing of Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh 23 Sep 2025 - 12:42 pm

Riyadh: The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the passing of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, the Grand...

GCC Secretary-General, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss regional developments 22 Sep 2025 - 12:49 pm

New York: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed enhancing the strategic partnership...

GCC welcomes UK, Canada, and Australia's recognition of State of Palestine 21 Sep 2025 - 09:47 pm

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed the official recognition of the State of Palestine by the United...