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GCC strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory 16 Jul 2025 - 08:32 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed its condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the attacks by the Israeli occupation forces...

Central Bank of Oman issues treasury bills worth over OMR 10 million 14 Jul 2025 - 07:36 pm

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced Monday that the total value of government treasury bills allocated this week amounted to OMR...

GCC affirms importance of peaceful solutions to address the Russia-Ukraine crisis 13 Jul 2025 - 11:32 am

Zagreb:The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed the commitment of its member states to peaceful and diplomatic solutions as effective means to address regional...

GCC Secretary-General meets Croatian PM to discuss Gulf-European Summit outcomes 12 Jul 2025 - 05:20 pm

Zagreb: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met Saturday with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic to discuss the outcomes...

GCC countries' population hit 61.2 million in 2024 12 Jul 2025 - 03:23 pm

Muscat: The population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached approximately 61.2 million by the end of 2024, an increase of 36...

GCC stresses importance of strengthening cooperation with Mediterranean nations 11 Jul 2025 - 08:10 pm

Zagreb: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) affirmed the importance of enhancing strategic cooperation and partnership between its member states and countries bordering the...

Kuwaiti oil falls to $71.97 a barrel 11 Jul 2025 - 06:01 pm

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil fell $0.42 to $71.97 a barrel in trading on Thursday, compared to $72.39 a barrel the day...

GCC expresses solidarity with Syria following forest fires in Latakia 09 Jul 2025 - 05:40 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed its solidarity with Syria following the forest fires in the Latakia Governorate that led to damage...

Rainfall in GCC countries increased by 39.6 percent in 2023: GCC-STAT 06 Jul 2025 - 09:19 pm

Muscat: The GCC Statistical Center (GCC-STAT) has reported a significant 39.6 percent increase in rainfall across GCC countries in 2023, reflecting a notable...

Oman's inflation rate rises by 0.81% 06 Jul 2025 - 06:42 pm

Muscat:Oman's inflation rate rose by 0.81 percent during the first five months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024, according...

Saudi Arabia strengthens air connectivity with Serbia, Indonesia 04 Jul 2025 - 07:51 pm

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), today signed an air transport services agreement with...

Saudi Stock Exchange index closes lower 30 Jun 2025 - 07:08 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index closed Monday, down 38.68 points, closing at 11,163.96 points, with trades valued at SR 7.3 billion....

Oman Central Bank issues Government Treasury Bills worth RO 39 million 30 Jun 2025 - 06:22 pm

Muscat: The total issuance of Government Treasury Bills amounted to RO 39 million, the Central Bank of Oman has announced. The value of...

Yemeni rial plunges to historic low, worsening humanitarian crisis 29 Jun 2025 - 09:25 pm

Aden: The Yemeni rial has plummeted to an all-time low of approximately 2,760 per US dollar in recent trading sessions, marking the currency's...

GCC citizens, residents can perform Umrah anytime: Saudi Ministry 29 Jun 2025 - 03:38 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can perform Umrah...

GCC appreciates Qatari, US efforts in reaching peace agreement between Rwanda and DR Congo 29 Jun 2025 - 01:57 pm

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Republic...