Gulf Cooperation Council News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Expected 5 per cent growth for UAE's infrastructure sector in 2025
Abu Dhabi, January 28: International reports from specialised construction and infrastructure research firms have highlighted the UAE's position as one of the most active construction markets regionally and globally.
Piyush Goyal's talks with Oman minister focused on advancing CEPA negotiations
New Delhi, January 27: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal began his Oman visit with an "engaging and excellent" meeting with his counterpart Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef.
Piyush Goyal to visit Oman on Jan 27 for talks on bilateral economic pact
New Delhi, Jan 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Muscat, Oman for the 11th Joint Commission Meeting with Qais bin Mohammed bin Moosa al-Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Sultanate of Oman from January 27-28, 2025, an official said on Sunday.
Piyush Goyal set for Oman visit, CEPA talks to get further impetus
New Delhi, January 26: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Muscat, Oman for the 11th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with his counterpart Qais bin Mohammed bin Moosa al-Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Sultanate of Oman from 27-28 January 2025.
Israeli forces to remain in Lebanon after withdrawal deadline
Jerusalem, Jan 24: Israel will maintain forces in southern Lebanon beyond the Sunday deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday.
Kuwaiti FM, GCC chief visit Lebanon, pledge support
Beirut, Jan 24: Kuwait's foreign minister and the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) arrived in Lebanon on Friday, offering pledges of solidarity and support as the war-ravaged nation seeks to restore ties with Gulf states and navigate an economic crisis.
Kochi Dialogue stresses strengthening India-GCC ties through institutional reforms, diplomacy
Kochi, January 19: India's "extended neighbourhood," the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, hold significant potential for enhanced collaboration in trade, health, education, energy, technology and maritime security--this was the key takeaway from the deliberations at Kochi Dialogue 2025.
'Huge potential for investment between Oman, India,' says Omani official
Muscat, January 9: Khalid bin Sulaiman Al Salhi, Director General in the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayen), Oman on Thursday spoke about investment potential between the two countries and said there is a huge potential between the two countries when it comes to investment between Oman and India.
GCC population reaches 57.6 million in 2023
Muscat, January 4: The population of the six GCC countries reached 57.6 million in 2023, compared to 56.6 million in 2022. Males accounted for 62.4per cent of the total population, while females made up 37.6 per cent.