GCC, South Korea Conclude 5th Round of FTA Negotiations

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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GCC, South Korea Conclude 5th Round of FTA Negotiations

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea concluded in Riyadh on Thursday the fifth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The two sides launched their negotiations on June 6, during which they tackled many topics aimed at increasing the flow of intra-trade, boosting investments, and opening global markets to the exports of the GCC member states.

General Coordinator of Negotiations and Head of the GCC Negotiating Team, Abdurrahman bin Ahmed Al-Harbi stated that such agreements are in line with the directives of the leaders of GCC member states that aim at strengthening the position of the Council and supporting its strategic relations with its partners around the world.

He said the agreement, which is under negotiation, will help bolster common gains, stimulate economic, commercial and investment growth in the GCC countries, support entrepreneurship and strengthen the business sectors in the GCC countries.



Gulf Air Plane Lands Safely at Kuwait Airport after Hoax Bomb Threat

A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA
A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA
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Gulf Air Plane Lands Safely at Kuwait Airport after Hoax Bomb Threat

A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA
A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Sunday that a Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat.

In a press statement, DGCA spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi said that while the Bahraini plane was flying to Kuwait on its scheduled flight, a bomb was reported to have been on board, adding the report was handled immediately in line with relevant security procedures and protocols at Kuwait International Airport.

According to Al-Rajhi, in full collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and relevant authorities, and in the presence of DGCA Chairman Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, the aircraft landed safely at the airport and all passengers disembarked from the plane.

He confirmed that all passengers are safe and no flights have been affected, noting that the man behind the hoax bomb threat was arrested.