The Gulf Cooperation Council, known to most people as the GCC, is a club of six Arab countries sitting along the Persian Gulf. It began in...
The 10th Ministerial Committee Meeting on Digital Government was held on 28 October 2026 in Manama, Bahrain, under the leadership of the GCC ministers and senior...
The GCC Ministerial Council has urged the international community to declare the Houthi movement as a terrorist organization, due to the ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia...
The GGC-EU have jointly decided to postpone the second high-level GCC EU Summit, which was scheduled for October 24, 2026, in Riyadh. The move comes after...
The October half-term school holiday is nearing, beginning October 12 and will continue through October 16, 2026. The October vacation period is extended over weekends to...
Omani companies signed six commercial agreements and memoranda of understanding with Bahraini companies to enhance the level of trade cooperation and provide Omani products with more...
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most vital energy chokepoints, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean....
On October 1, the Saudi equestrian team won the team jumping event of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, marking the Kingdom’s first-ever gold medal in...
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are having a crowded entertainment schedule this October too with concerts, comedy and stage shows. The month has a diverse selection of...
Msheireb Downtown Doha has revived its highly sought-after winter programme titled “My Vibe”, which is now back this autumn with a combination of culture, creativity, and...
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