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As World Conveys Condolences, UAE Bids Farewell to Khalifa bin Zayed

The UAE bid farewell on Friday to late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the country, who passed away after 18 years of service and achievements. Sheikh Khalifa was laid to rest at a cemetery in Al Bateen, following nationwide prayers, led by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed,…

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GCC Mourns the Passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. GCC Secretary-General Dr.

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Lebanon's Grand Mufti Meets GCC Ambassadors, Compares Elections Boycott to Surrender

Lebanon's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian compared on Thursday a boycott of the upcoming parliamentary elections to "surrender". "We do not want to hand Lebanon over to the enemies of Arabism," he declared during a meeting with ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council to Beirut. The elections are set…

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PAC recommends steps to address issues faced by Perungudi residents

‘GCC to submit report on problems that cropped up during the previous AIADMK rule’

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The importance of emigrants

For India to increase remittances’ contribution to GDP, it doesn’t need more workers but skilling and better management

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Allison Bailey tells tribunal her chambers tried to crush her spirit

The lesbian lawyer claims she lost work and income due to the involvement of her chambers with Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme.

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Lesbian lawyer’s ‘gender-critical’ views labelled ‘transphobic’ by colleague

The tribunal case that Allison Bailey launched against Garden Courts Chambers and Stonewall continues.

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Perungudi fire doused, says Corporation

The civic body thanks all the personnel involved in the firefighting operations for four days

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Town Vending Committees declared illegal

HC asks GCC to reconstitute the committees

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Al-Aweisheg: Riyadh Talks Assert Gulf-Yemeni Strategic Expansion

The Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr.

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Yemen in the Grips of Optimism

It may be naive to speak of optimism seven years since the coup by the Iran-backed Houthi militias and the consequent eruption of the war. The recent changes however, have led to optimism because they have allowed the Yemenis to draw up scenarios that may have been impossible up until…

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GCC to keep public parks open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Information Commission had suggested to keep the parks open in public interest

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GCC Secretary General Stresses Importance of Strengthening Cooperation in Cybersecurity

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

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Lebanese Widely Welcome Return of Gulf Ambassadors

The Gulf countries' decision to return their ambassadors to Beirut was widely welcomed by Lebanese officials, who believe it will open a new chapter in relations between the two sides. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian said the move "paves the way for a new chapter of hope and faith…

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GCC, OIC Welcome Establishment of Yemen Presidential Leadership Council

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf welcomed on Friday the announcement by Yemeni President Abd-Rabbo Mansour Hadi to establish the Presidential Leadership Council. The council will proceed with the duties of the transitional period.

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets President, Members of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with the president and members of the newly formed Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, expressing the Kingdom’s hope that its establishment would turn a new page in Yemen. The Crown Prince further stressed Saudi Arabia’s keenness on supporting the country’s security and…

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Gulf, Arab States Welcome Yemeni President’s Decision to Transfer Powers to New Leadership Council

A number of Gulf and Arab states on Thursday welcomed the Yemeni president's decision to transfer his powers to a new presidential council. Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the presidential council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its…

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Greater Cities Commission boss says Newcastle inclusion 'not a takeover'

A key state government planning body has joined Newcastle to a 'mega-region' which will have a population of 9 million by 2050.

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Yemen Consultations Begin Drafting Roadmap to Bolster State Institutions

After six days of discussions in Riyadh, gatherers at the intra-Yemeni consultations began drafting solutions and a roadmap that would address the challenges confronting their country's security and stability. The Gulf Cooperation Council is sponsoring the talks that kicked off last week. GCC Ambassador to Yemen Sarhan Al-Minaikher said consensus…

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Clarify if town vending panel was formed following guidelines, HC asks Chennai Corporation

Civic body’s counsel granted two weeks to obtain reply

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Yemen Consultations Make Significant Progress

The intra-Yemeni consultations, currently underway in Riyadh, have made significant progress in all issues on their agenda. The consultations kicked off in the Saudi capital on Wednesday and they are being sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). On Sunday, the gatherers discussed the challenges facing the legitimate government and…

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Yemen Army Accuses Houthis of Violating UN Truce in Marib, Taiz, Hodeidah

The Yemeni army accused the Iran-backed Houthi militias of violating the recently declared truce in the country, specifically in the Marib, Taiz and Hodeidah provinces. United Nations envoy Hans Grundberg announced the two-month truce on Friday at the intra-Yemeni consultations underway in Riyadh. The consultations are being sponsored by the…

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25%-50% property tax hike covers about 83% of houses in Tamil Nadu

Around 7% of houses come under the slabs of 100% and 150%

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Intra-Yemeni Talks in Riyadh Restore Hope for Yemen Exiting Current Situation

Sarhan Al-Munikher, head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mission to Yemen, considered all solutions open to Yemenis to decide the fate of their country and get out of the current situation. Meanwhile, Southern Transitional Council (STC) commander Maj. Gen.

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Saudi Arabia Approves Project to Boost Competitiveness of Gulf Mining Sector

The Saudi government recently approved the unified general guiding principles for mining for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The principles were adopted by the GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee at its 36th meeting in November 2020. According to official information, the new procedure will boost the competitiveness of the mining…

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