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A Step-up for China’s Involvement in the Middle East

Beijing will soon supplant Washington as a dominant security partner – and the Arab world sees a chance for leverage.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Hajraf Says GCC Keen on Bolstering Cooperation with China

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the Gulf’s keenness on bolstering cooperation with China in all fields to serve common interests. Al-Hajraf met with China’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chen Weiqing in Riyadh on Sunday. They discussed issues of common interest and the latest developments related to…

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GCC’s Banks Gross Loans Reach $1.93 Trillion

The aggregate gross loans in the Gulf region reached a new record of $1.93 trillion, and the banking sector in the Gulf countries is witnessing the initial interest rate hike applied by the central banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries consistent with the US Federal Reserve interest rate…

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Gulf Countries Reject Undermining of their Values, Regional, Int’l Contributions

Media ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries stressed on Thursday their condemnation and rejection of all systematic and spiteful media campaigns against Gulf countries. Meeting via videoconference, they also slammed attempts aimed at undermining Gulf successes and contributions on regional and international levels. They underlined the need for…

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Eight Reasons Behind European 'Belated Recognition' of Iran’s Threat

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen chose the Manama Dialogue platform to reveal an acknowledgement that the Europeans took a long time to “understand a very simple fact that while we work to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, we must also focus on other forms of weapons proliferation,…

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Saudi Govt Reviews Kingdom’s Participation at Regional, Int’l Events

The Saudi government reviewed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s participation at various regional and international events over the past week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers underscored the Kingdom’s keenness on bolstering cooperation and coordination at…

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GCC Interior Ministers Discuss Common Security Issues

The Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have held their thirty-ninth meeting in Riyadh under the chairmanship of Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Prince Abdulaziz delivered a speech in which he conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman…

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Khalid bin Salman: We Will Raise Level of GCC Armed Forces Against Threats

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman emphasized the significance of strengthening many facets among the Gulf states to protect these nations' resources and the benefits of their peoples, advance their accomplishments, and realize the leaders' ambitions and objectives. Prince Khalid highlighted the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council…

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GCC Chief Stresses Importance of Algeria Summit in Promoting Joint Arab Action

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf stressed on Tuesday the importance of the Arab League summit in fostering collective Arab action to address regional and international issues, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He made his remarks during his participation in the 31st regular session of…

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IMF: Diversified Gulf Economy Improves Financial Balance

Gulf Arab oil exporters are expected, on average, to put away about 33 percent of their oil revenues over 2022-26, which will lead to an overall improvement in the financial balance, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF said in its latest report that higher oil and gas…

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GCC Slams German Remarks over Qatar’s Hosting of World Cup

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf condemned on Saturday remarks by Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser over Qatar’s hosting of the football World Cup in November. In a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Hajraf underscored the stance of GCC countries in supporting Qatar in confronting…

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Asilah Forum Reviews Role of the GCC, Regional Influence

The role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as an influential force in the new regional order has been highlighted with the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war, said Mustafa Numan, the former undersecretary of the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Numan’s comments were made at the Asilah Forum in Morocco.

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GCC Cybersecurity Ministerial Committee Holds First Meeting in Riyadh

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Cybersecurity Ministerial Committee held its first meeting at the headquarters of the GCC Secretariat General in Riyadh. The meeting was attended by the heads of specialized institutions in cybersecurity in GCC countries and GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Saudi Arabia was represented by the National…

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Al-Hajraf Says GCC Supports All Efforts to Enhance Security, Stability in Yemen

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf confirmed the support of his organization for all international efforts aiming to enhance security and stability in Yemen and achieve development and inclusive peace in the country. This came during a meeting with the Special Envoy of…

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UK, GCC Hold 1st Round of Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

The first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States was held from August 22 to September 29, the British government announced Thursday. During the negotiations, the two sides discussed FTA's goals and the exchange…

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GCC Hails Saudi Role in Preserving World Economy, Stabilizing Oil Markets

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Nayef Al-Hajraf, on Thursday praised Saudi Arabia's role in protecting the global economy and the stability of energy markets, and affirmed total rejection of the statements issued against the Kingdom following the decision of the OPEC+ group. Hajraf expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia,…

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Hajraf Stresses Importance of Enhancing Prospects for Joint GCC-Chinese Cooperation

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Arab diplomats urge Liz Truss not to move British embassy to Jerusalem

Private letter says ‘illegal” plan could jeopardise free trade deal between UK and Gulf Cooperation Council

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GCC Secretary General Meets ASEAN Counterpart

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the Arab States Dr.

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Saudi FM Leads Gulf Side in Meeting with Britain

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah led on Wednesday the Gulf side of the ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United Kingdom. The British side was chaired by Britain's foreign minister James Cleverly. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 77th…

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GCC Confirms Importance of Enhancing Joint Cooperation with ICRC

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