Hajraf Stresses Importance of Enhancing Prospects for Joint GCC-Chinese Cooperation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Hajraf Stresses Importance of Enhancing Prospects for Joint GCC-Chinese Cooperation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf stressed on Sunday the importance of enhancing prospects for joint cooperation between the GCC and China to serve common interests.

This came during a meeting between Al-Hajraf and China's Ambassador to the Kingdom, Chen Weiqing, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed all issues and topics of common interest, and reviewed the cooperation relations between the GCC and China to achieve common interests.

The Secretary General congratulated the ambassador on the occasion of the country's National Day, wishing the government and people of China further progress and prosperity.



Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, represented by the National Cybersecurity Authority, is set to host on Monday the inaugural meeting of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council.

The meeting will be attended by ministers and officials responsible for cybersecurity in Arab League member states, alongside the organization’s Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

The agenda includes discussions on key topics of mutual interest, such as drafting the Arab cybersecurity strategy, organizing joint cybersecurity exercises, and reviewing working papers submitted by Arab League member states. These initiatives aim to foster enhanced cooperation in cybersecurity across the Arab region.

The Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, established following a proposal by Saudi Arabia and endorsed by all Arab countries, is tasked with formulating general policies, strategies, and priorities to advance joint Arab efforts in cybersecurity.

Its objectives include enhancing collaboration, coordinating efforts among Arab states on cybersecurity issues, sharing knowledge and expertise, and safeguarding member states' interests in international cybersecurity organizations. The council also seeks to develop a unified Arab stance on cybersecurity matters in international forums and contribute to creating a secure and trustworthy Arab cyberspace that promotes growth and prosperity for all member states.