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Saudi Aramco Contains Fire at Riyadh Storage Tank

Saudi Aramco contains a limited fire at its Riyadh refinery. (Reuters)
Saudi Aramco contains a limited fire at its Riyadh refinery. (Reuters)
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Saudi Aramco Contains Fire at Riyadh Storage Tank

Saudi Aramco contains a limited fire at its Riyadh refinery. (Reuters)
Saudi Aramco contains a limited fire at its Riyadh refinery. (Reuters)

Saudi Aramco announced on Wednesday that the civil defense had contained a limited fire at a storage tank at its Riyadh refinery.

It tweeted that the blaze, which broke out in the early evening, had not affected the activities of the refinery and there were no casualties.

The fire was due to "an operational incident,” it tweeted later in the evening.

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GCC Secretary-General Praises Gulf-ASEAN Relations

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Praises Gulf-ASEAN Relations

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

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Albudaiwi emphasized the strong and multifaceted relationship between the GCC and ASEAN countries during a roundtable discussion on "ASEAN's Journey Towards Unity: Lessons in Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation" at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The roundtable was held on Tuesday at the invitation of the ASEAN organization.

Albudaiwi described the GCC-ASEAN relationship as successful, having developed over time. He cited the 2023 summit, where leaders from both blocs expressed their desire to strengthen ties, as reflected in the final communique.

Albudaiwi attributed the enduring and growing relationship to shared interests since their respective formations, significant economic and trade opportunities, and strong bilateral relations among member states.

He commended ASEAN as a model for regional cooperation, economic growth, and diplomatic stability, praising its diplomatic approach and multilateral cooperation in fostering unity amidst regional and global diversity.