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‘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

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

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

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Minaikher to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Only Choice Is Supporting Political Solution in Yemen

Gulf Cooperation Council Ambassador to Yemen Sarhan al-Minaikher has been a witness to key developments in the war-torn country for years. In 2013, the young Saudi worked closely on the national dialogue. He witnessed the developments that followed and that impeded the political process in the country and resulted in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Praises Saudi Arabia's New Development Projects in Yemen

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

KTR woos firms with stable govt., able leadership

Talent in digital and emerging space, innovation ecosystem, infrastructure key factors for growth of GCC markets: Minister

The Hindu

Tories drop 'human rights' and 'rule of law' from goals of Gulf trade deal

BORIS Johnson's government has dropped “human rights” and the “rule of law” from its list of objectives in securing a trade deal with Gulf…

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Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brexit: Ministers warned against trade deal with Gulf states over ‘appalling’ human rights record

Trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan kicking off talks in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Hopeful for conclusion of India-U.K. free trade agreement by Diwali, says Piyush Goyal

The Union Minister said that Australia, Israel and the Gulf Cooperation Countries have expressed interest to forge FTAs with India, along with Eurasia and Brazil

The Hindu

Stonewall ‘malicious’ in legal fight against Allison Bailey, tribunal hears

Barrister involved in employment tribunal with her chambers and leading LGBTQ+ charity

The Guardian - UK

Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain Welcome Upcoming Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain have welcomed the upcoming summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in July, comprising leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and the United States. The support for the US regional summit in Jeddah, scheduled for next month, was voiced during a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Allison Bailey case is a microcosm of the wider debate about transgender rights

Barrister’s unlawful discrimination case sees levels of engagement rare for an employment tribunal

The Guardian - UK

Yemen International Forum in Stockholm Discusses Ceasefire

The GCC Ambassador to Yemen, Sarhan al-Minaikher, said that the integration of Yemen with the economies of the Arab Gulf states is a matter linked to the end of the war. Minaikher said that efforts aim to extend the existing armistice, stressing Gulf countries' support to end the crisis. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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GCC, Gulf Chambers Discuss Activating Role of Private Sector in Gulf Economy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Federation of Gulf Chambers discussed Wednesday the challenges of the private sector and activating the role of the economy at the 58th meeting held in Muscat. GCC Secretary-General Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the importance of the role of the Gulf private sector in achieving…

The Hindu

52 streets in Chennai have more than 3 COVID-19 cases; 90% of patients in home isolation, says Health Minister

GCC to increase testing, open three COVID Care Centres

Al Jazeera

How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials cause a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world.

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Calls on Int'l Community to Shoulder Responsibility towards Palestinian People

Member states of the Riyadh-based Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility towards the Palestinian people against Israeli violations, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. They urged it to exert more efforts to revive the peace process and negotiations between the Palestinian and…

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Road closures in Glasgow for Ed Sheeran stadium gig at Hampden Park

Thousands of fans from across the city and beyond will be descending on the south side and many will be heading to Hampden by car to see Ed Sheeran take to the stage.

The Hindu

Advance Auto Parts opens GCC, to ramp up hiring

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Alimi Calls for Saving Yemen from Iran’s Agenda

Yemen’s Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi has called for backing his country in restoring state institutions and ending the Houthi-led insurgency. Al-Alimi arrived with five PLC members in Cairo.

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC, South Korea Conclude 5th Round of FTA Negotiations

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea concluded in Riyadh on Thursday the fifth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), reported the Saudi Press Agency. The two sides launched their negotiations on June 6, during which they tackled many topics aimed at increasing the flow of…

The Hindu

More nations express outrage over India Prophet comments

UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Indonesia, Pakistan condemn remarks

Reuters

India rushes to quell outrage after insulting remarks on Islam

India's government sought on Monday to calm anger at home and abroad after two officials of the ruling BJP party made remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, with 38 people arrested for rioting in a northern city and a protest planned later in Mumbai.

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Secretary-General Stresses Importance of Gulf-Egypt Strategic Ties

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr.

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