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GCC states continue to consolidate their position as global economic, development power

Gulf countries outperform global average in 2026 Index of Economic Freedom

MUSCAT : Data released by the Statistical Centre of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf showed that the GCC’s average score reached 66.9 points, compared to the...

GCC ministers discuss FTA talks with countries

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 125th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting was held via....

Gulf Cooperation Council meets for an exceptional summit in Jeddah

The ​Gulf ​Cooperation Council will convene ⁠an exceptional ⁠summit in ‌Jeddah on ​Tuesday, ⁠Kuwait's state ​news agency ‌said.Kuwait's ​crown prince is heading ‌to ​the ​summit, ‌...

Gulf co-operation council and the United Kingdom conclude FTA negotiations

On 20 May 2026, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and the United Kingdom (UK) announced the successful conclusion of negotiations of a free trade agreem...

GCC leaders meet in Jeddah

ALBAWABA- Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held an extraordinary consultative summit in Jeddah on Tuesday, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as rising...

The Gulf Cooperation Council’s Security Dilemma

In 1981, six Arab countries bordering the Persian Gulf established the Gulf Cooperation Council to counter the threat posed by Iran and Iraq, their stronger and more ambitious neig...

GCC interior ministers hold emergency meeting in Riyadh

GCC to continue with joint tourism initiatives

Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers held a meeting via video conference recently to follow up on the latest developments in the region and review the reper...

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes

Qatar emir, Kuwait crown prince, Bahrain king, UAE FM attended GCC summit; Oman unclear attendance

Strengthening GCCs to offset external shocks

Building a talent pipeline, nurturing innovation and improving physical infra can help India become a major GCC destination

Strengthening GCCs to offset external shocks

Building a talent pipeline, nurturing innovation and improving physical infra can help India become a major GCC destination

Stability of Gulf region remains fundamental pillar for stability of global economy, international maritime security: GC...

Oman participates in GCC meeting on trade

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman participated on Thursday, via video-conferencing, in the 70th meeting of the GCC Trade Cooperation Committee, the 56th meeting of the GCC Industrial C...

Oman joins 40th GCC committee meeting to strengthen anti-corruption efforts

MUSCAT : In support of Gulf integration and the exchange of expertise in the fields of integrity and transparency the audit authority participated in the 40th meeting of the Commit...

GCC states achieve 100% vaccine coverage, surpassing global average

MUSCAT : The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have achieved a notable milestone in immunization. Basic vaccine coverage reached 100% in 2024. This compares to approximately 84...

Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline: Reuters poll

(Investing) – BENGALURU – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are sliding into their worst economic crisis since the pandemic, with several […] The post Gulf economies head fo...

Oman Participates in GCC Economic Meeting

Muscat, 30 Apr 2026 (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the 15th meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Economic and Developmental Affairs Authority....

ICVCM Approves GCC Standard And Sets Tougher Conditions For Carbon Credit Integrity

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market has issued a new round of assessment decisions that sharpen the line between eligible carbon credits and credits still facing...

Zero income tax: Are there any countries with no personal income tax?

The most prominent cluster lies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia do not levy...

GCC pension authorities launch campaign to raise awareness of extension protection system

Qatar’s Amir participates in GCC Consultative Summit, discussons centre on regional developments

A statement by the GCC on the meeting said the officials focused on “the blatant Iranian attacks” on the bloc’s members as well as Jordan. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin… (The post...

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways 

The head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the United Nations to act to immediately halt Iranian attac...

Doha opens 4th GCC Games with spectacular ceremony celebrating Gulf unity

Doha has officially opened the 4th GCC Games, bringing together more than 1,000 athletes from across the Gulf for 12 days of competition under the slogan “One Gulf, One Heart”.… (T...