GCC Secretary General Hails Role of GCC Countries in Promoting Integrity, Combating Corruption

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
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GCC Secretary General Hails Role of GCC Countries in Promoting Integrity, Combating Corruption

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo

Under the patronage of Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi, an event titled "The Roles and Initiatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries in Combating Corruption" was held on the sidelines of the 10th session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP10).

During his opening speech, Albudaiwi underscored the pioneering role of the GCC countries in promoting integrity and combating corruption at all levels, SPA reported.
He also pointed out the decisions of the Supreme Council aimed at enhancing integrity and combating corruption.

He referred to the final statement issued on January 5, 2021, by the Supreme Council at its 41st session, emphasizing the promotion of governance, transparency, accountability, integrity, and anti-corruption measures through joint Gulf cooperation in all GCC institutions, offices and specialized organizations.

Albudaiwi stressed that the GCC countries attach utmost importance to combating corruption due to its negative impact on the economic, social and political components.

He added that the GCC countries have made significant progress in protecting their institutions and societies from this scourge.



Saudi King Appoints Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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Saudi King Appoints Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

In a royal order issued on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointed Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as an advisor to the Saudi Royal Court.

The royal decree was based on the Basic Law of Governance and the system of ministers, deputy ministers and employees of the excellent rank.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques called on ministers and relevant authorities to adopt the decree.