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GCC welcomes UN General Assembly's Resolution on Palestine's right to full
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The GCC secretary-general pointed out that the fact that the resolution received a vote from 143 countries comes as an affirmation and belief in the Palestinian right to this recognition so that the State of Palestine can exercise all its rights and duties at this world body.
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Indian official concludes visit to Saudi Arabia, aims at strengthening par
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Muktesh K Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) concluded his official visit to Saudi Arabia, which aims at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
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US Secretary Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia; to push for Gaza ceas
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
During his April 29-May 1 visit to meet Arab partners of the US, Blinken will discuss ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages. The US Secretary of State will discuss the recent increase in humanitarian assistance being delivered to Gaza and unders
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Gulf officials: First youth games in Emirates enhance sports development s
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Officials in a number of sports federations in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stressed the importance of the first Gulf Youth Games in improving players' skills, refining their abilities, and raising their level of readiness for future participations.
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UAE Gender Balance Council participates in UN Security Council and GCC mee
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The UAE Gender Balance Council participated in key meetings and sessions held at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, including a meeting of the UN Security Council, and a session on women's empowerment in Gulf Coopera
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UAE Businessman Shiyaas Hassan appointed India GCC Trade Ambassador
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 28: It was a great moment for the India GCC relations when the India GCC Trade council proudly hosted the India-GCC Awards Gala on 11th February 2024 at the prestigious Eros Hotel, Delhi. The event marked a momentous occasion celebrating the longstanding partnersh
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UAE economy expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to the Global Economic Prospects report released today, the World Bank forecast the growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to rise to 3.6 percent in 2024 and 3.8 percent in 2025, noting to last year's robust non-oil sector activity.
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India tops global remittance charts at USD 125 billion in 2023: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, the report highlights India's significant position as the top remittance recipient, drawing attention to the evolving dynamics in the remittance landscape.
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COP28: Permanent Committee for Human Rights holds event highlighting links
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Permanent Committee for Human Rights in the UAE, in cooperation and partnership with the General Women's Union and the UN Women Liaison Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council in Abu Dhabi, organized an event titled: "Climate Change and Ways to Mitigate Gender-Based Violence" at the Wome
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GCC pavilion at COP28 showcases climate action efforts
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Director of Energy, Secretariat-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Mohammed bin Falah Al Rashidi, and Director of the GCC Pavilion at the COP28 Climate Summit, lauded the extraordinary efforts made by the UAE to host an "exceptional climate summit."
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Saif Bin Zayed heads UAE delegation to 40th meeting of GCC Interior Minist
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, headed the UE delegation to the 40th meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which was held in the Sultanate of Oman.
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US President Biden, Saudi Crown Prince MBS discuss Israel-Hamas conflict e
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The two also affirmed the importance of working towards a sustainable peace between Israelis and Palestinians as soon as the crisis subsides, "building on" the work that was already underway between Saudi Arabia and the United States over recent months before the outbreak of the Gaza war.
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