GCC Foreign Ministers Discuss Efforts to Bolster Joint Cooperation, Coordination

The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)
The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)
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GCC Foreign Ministers Discuss Efforts to Bolster Joint Cooperation, Coordination

The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)
The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part on Sunday in a coordination meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The FMs discussed means to bolster joint cooperation and coordination between Gulf countries.

They also tackled developments in the Gulf and on the regional and international scenes and efforts exerted towards them.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi also took part in the meeting.

The ministers underlined the importance of boosting cooperation with international organizations with the aim of bolstering global security and peace.



Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warned on Friday of heavy rains in Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate including the centers of Rahat and Madrakah.

The rain will be accompanied by strong winds, lack of horizontal visibility, hail, torrents, and thunderstorms.

It said the weather conditions will continue until Friday night.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with other government agencies working in the Grand Mosque, intensified cleaning and drying of the Mataf area (circumambulation track) after the rainfall witnessed in Makkah on Thursday to ensure the safety and security of worshippers and Umrah performers.

The authority mobilized more than 200 supervisors and observers, 4,000 workers, and more than 500 pieces of equipment to deal with the rain.

To ensure the thoroughness of the cleaning process, water suction and washing equipment were strategically distributed both inside and outside the Grand Mosque.