Sunday, June 1, 2025

Gulf Cooperation Council

Saudi Shura council head says Gulf unity at forefront of King Salman’s priorities

DUBAI: King Salman put Gulf unity and continuation of Gulf Cooperation Council at the forefront of his priorities, the head of Shoura Council said on Monday. The region is facing unique challenges which require cooperation, Abdullah Al-Sheikh added in a...

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, city of ancient cultures, hosts 41st GCC Summit

AlUla Valley will host the event at Maraya Concert Hall, a cube-shaped structure covered by mirrors JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is set to host the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit at the ancient capital of historic civilizations, AlUla. Once at the...

Kuwait’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia highlights importance of upcoming GCC summit

LONDON: Kuwait’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia stressed the importance of the upcoming 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in light of developments in the region. There is a “fraternal and positive atmosphere” among GCC leaders “which reflects the spirit of...

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UAE-Pakistan travel: PIA relaunches direct flights from Dubai to Skardu

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on May 30 the re-launch of its direct service between Dubai International (DXB) airport...

Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private...

UAE introduces new service to verify academic degrees of private sector employees

A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service...

UAE: Minimum bank balance requirement of Dh5,000 suspended

The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers. The...