Iran not enemy, but must stop meddling: GCCDeclining bilateral ties with Iran could be salvaged if it ends its continuous interference in the Gulf countries, said Bahrain’s Foreign Minister yesterday at the closing of the 33rd GCC Summit. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al K More… |
GCC Summit sees landmark decisionsLandmark decisions were yesterday issued under the "Sakhir Declaration" as the 33rd GCC Summit ended in Bahrain, a report said. GCC leaders have agreed to develop and activate the co-operation council, which underlined t More… |
GCC leaders decry Iran interference, Syria killingsA summit of Gulf Arab leaders in Bahrain demanded Iran end what they called interference in the region, reiterating their long-held mistrust of their regional rival. A communique issued at the end of a two-day summit of the six-me More… |
Regional challenges focus for GCC SummitA strong and united GCC is necessary to tackle growing regional challenges, Bahrain’s His Majesty King Hamad said in a keynote speech at the opening of the 33rd GCC Summit in the kingdom. He voiced the confidence that GCC wi More… |
Saudi accuses Iran of meddling ahead of summitSaudi Arabia on Monday told regional rival Iran to stop interfering in internal Gulf Arab affairs and spreading "sedition", activities Tehran denies. The comments, made by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, fo More… |
Iranian threats to top GCC Summit agendaRegional security threats posed by Iran will top the agenda as Gulf leaders meet in Bahrain today for the annual GCC Summit, said a senior government official. Bolstering military co-operation and environmental and nuclear power s More… |
Foreign ministers prepare for GCC SummitForeign ministers are meeting in Bahrain today to draw up the agenda for tomorrow's GCC Summit. His Majesty King Hamad will chair the two-day summit at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa. Collective security More… |
Bahrain king returns after summitHis Majesty King Hamad yesterday (December 20) returned home after leading Bahrain's delegation to the 32nd GCC Summit in Riyadh. He was welcomed at Sakhir Airbase by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, More… |
Saudi king calls for formation of Gulf unionKing Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, called for the formation of a Gulf union in a keynote speech at the opening session of the 32nd GCC Summit in Riyadh. He urged GCC leaders to close ranks in a 'singl More… |
Bahrain King heads to Saudi summitHis Majesty King Hamad today heads Bahrain's delegation to the 32nd session of the GCC Supreme Council in Riyadh. Leaders are expected to focus talks on accelerating regional turmoil, and fears of Iran's influence in the wake of US More… |








